> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.shieldproxies.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.shieldproxies.com/how-to-guides.md).

# How to guides

- [Purchasing with Crypto](https://docs.shieldproxies.com/how-to-guides/purchasing-with-crypto.md): This guide explains how to purchase proxies with cryptocurrency.
- [Steps to take when proxies are not working](https://docs.shieldproxies.com/how-to-guides/steps-to-take-when-proxies-are-not-working.md): This guide explains what to do when you get an error while using proxies.
- [How to Purchase Proxies?](https://docs.shieldproxies.com/how-to-guides/how-to-purchase-proxies.md): This guide explains how to purchase proxies from the Shield Proxies dashboard.
- [How to Get a Proxy Giveaway prize ?](https://docs.shieldproxies.com/how-to-guides/how-to-get-a-proxy-giveaway-prize.md): This guide explains how to claim your giveaway prize.
- [How to Test Proxies](https://docs.shieldproxies.com/how-to-guides/how-to-test-proxies.md): This guide explains how to test your proxy connection status.
- [How to apply coupons?](https://docs.shieldproxies.com/how-to-guides/how-to-apply-coupons.md): This guide explains how to use a discount coupon code on your dashboard.
- [How to get into the Shield Proxies server?](https://docs.shieldproxies.com/how-to-guides/how-to-get-into-the-shield-proxies-server.md): This guide explains how to join the Shield Proxies Discord server.
- [How to Request a Replacement, Refund, or Swap for ISPs ?](https://docs.shieldproxies.com/how-to-guides/how-to-request-a-replacement-refund-or-swap-for-isps.md): This guide explains how to request an ISP replacement, refund, or swap.
- [How to open a ticket for a Query?](https://docs.shieldproxies.com/how-to-guides/how-to-open-a-ticket-for-a-query.md): This guide explains how to open a ticket on the Shield Proxies server and get support for proxy-related queries.
- [How To Configure IPRoyal Proxy Pool Settings](https://docs.shieldproxies.com/how-to-guides/how-to-configure-iproyal-proxy-pool-settings.md): This guide explains how to configure IPRoyal Proxy Pool settings.
- [How to re-activate a cancelled subscription.](https://docs.shieldproxies.com/how-to-guides/how-to-configure-iproyal-proxy-pool-settings-1.md): This guide explains how to re-activate a cancelled subscription with in the purchased month.