# Thordata proxy integration

> Buy a static ISP proxy from Thordata, copy its connection details, then import, check, and save it as a node in Merca with this step-by-step guide.

Source: https://merca.getchrovia.com/en/docs/thordata

This guide walks you through buying a Thordata static ISP proxy and adding it to Merca. Merca calls a configured proxy a **node** and does not sell proxy services.

Before you start, install and sign in to the Merca desktop app. Only the owner or an admin can add nodes. Choose a location that suits your store; see [Which country should I buy a node in](https://merca.getchrovia.com/en/docs/node-country). Virginia, USA is used here only as an example. Prices, availability, durations, and payment methods depend on Thordata's current offerings. The screenshots show the Chinese interface.

## 1. Create a Thordata account

Open the [Thordata registration page](https://dashboard.thordata.com/register?invitation_code=NWJU05MM). If you start on the homepage instead, click **Start free trial** to open registration.

![Open registration from the Thordata homepage](https://merca.getchrovia.com/docs/screenshots/thordata-homepage.webp)

Enter your email address and password, read and accept the terms, then click **Register** and follow the prompts. If you already have an account, sign in instead.

![Enter your email and password to create a Thordata account](https://merca.getchrovia.com/docs/screenshots/thordata-register.webp)

## 2. Open static ISP proxy pricing

After signing in, select **Static ISP Proxies** from the sidebar.

![Select static ISP proxies in the Thordata dashboard](https://merca.getchrovia.com/docs/screenshots/thordata-dashboard.webp)

On the proxy list page, open the **Pricing** tab.

![Open the pricing tab for static ISP proxies](https://merca.getchrovia.com/docs/screenshots/thordata-pricing.webp)

## 3. Choose a duration, location, and quantity

Choose how long you need the proxy, then browse or search for a country or region. This example uses **30 days**.

![Choose a duration and search for a country or region](https://merca.getchrovia.com/docs/screenshots/thordata-duration.webp)

Select a location and the number of IPs. Check the location, duration, quantity, and total in the order summary, then proceed to checkout. This example uses one IP in Virginia, USA.

![Select one IP in Virginia, USA and proceed to checkout](https://merca.getchrovia.com/docs/screenshots/thordata-checkout.webp)

## 4. Complete payment

Select an available payment method, read and accept the service agreement and privacy policy, then click **Continue** and follow the payment instructions. The screenshot uses **Alipay**.

![Select a payment method and continue to payment](https://merca.getchrovia.com/docs/screenshots/thordata-payment.webp)

## 5. Copy the proxy connection details

Once payment is complete, return to **Static ISP Proxies → Proxy list** and find the IP you just purchased. Select its checkbox, then click **Copy** at the bottom.

![Select the purchased proxy and click Copy](https://merca.getchrovia.com/docs/screenshots/thordata-copy-select.webp)

In the copy dialog:

1. Choose the **IP:Port:Username:Password** format.
2. Choose to copy the **selected item**, not all proxies.
3. Click **Confirm**.

![Copy the selected proxy in IP, port, username, and password format](https://merca.getchrovia.com/docs/screenshots/thordata-copy-format.webp)

Copy one proxy at a time to add each as a separate node in Merca. These credentials are for the proxy connection, not your Thordata website login.

## 6. Fill in the details in Merca

Open the Merca desktop app, go to **Nodes**, and click **Add node** at the top right.

1. Enter an optional **Label**, such as `Thordata US`.
2. Paste the complete connection details into **Paste details**.
3. Click **Fill in**.

![Enter a label, paste the proxy connection details, and click Fill in](https://merca.getchrovia.com/docs/screenshots/thordata-merca-fill.webp)

Merca fills in the **Address**, **Port**, **Username**, and **Password**. This example uses **HTTP**; make sure the protocol and port match the provider's connection details. If Merca cannot parse the pasted text, enter each field manually.

## 7. Check the node

Review the connection details and click **Check node**.

**Use proxy chain** is on in the screenshots, so both the node check and store connections use the local proxy configured in the desktop app. If you use the default system proxy setting, turn on the system proxy in your third-party software first. If your network can reach the node directly, you can turn off **Use proxy chain** before checking. See [How the proxy chain works](https://merca.getchrovia.com/en/docs/proxy-chain).

![Check the node after filling in the connection details](https://merca.getchrovia.com/docs/screenshots/thordata-merca-check.webp)

After a successful check, the form shows the country or region and exit IP. Confirm that they match your expectations, then click **Add node**.

![Confirm the detected country and IP, then save the node](https://merca.getchrovia.com/docs/screenshots/thordata-merca-save.webp)

If the check fails, verify the protocol, address, port, and proxy credentials. Also check that the proxy has not expired and that your local proxy chain is working. An exit IP cannot be added more than once, including an IP already added by another Merca account.

## 8. Confirm the import

Find the new node in the **Nodes** list. It shows the label, exit IP, country or region, and store assignment status.

![The imported Thordata node in Merca's node list](https://merca.getchrovia.com/docs/screenshots/thordata-merca-done.webp)

If no store is assigned yet, the node has been saved but is not in use by a store. Follow [Add a store](https://merca.getchrovia.com/en/docs/add-store) to select this node when adding your store.