
I. Why do you need a residential IP proxy?
The biggest difference between a regular agent and a residential agent is this:Residential IP from real home broadband network. Whether it's e-commerce operation, social media management or data collection, using residential proxies can make your online behavior more like real users and avoid being recognized as bots by target websites. ipipgo provides residential IPs that cover more than 240 countries and regions around the world, which is especially suitable for scenarios that require multi-region network switching.
Second, Windows computer setup tutorial
Take Chrome for example:
- Open Settings in the upper right corner of your browser > Advanced > System > Open Proxy Settings
- In "Manually set up proxy", enterIP address, port provided by ipipgo
- Check "Use the same proxy for all protocols" (unchecked for some scenarios)
- Enter your ipipgo account username and password to complete authentication
Verify that it is working: Visit the official website of ipipgo provided by theIP Detection Page, make sure that the IP address and region displayed are the same as those selected.
Third, MacOS system configuration strategy
It is recommended to use system-level global proxy settings:
| Parameter type | Fill in the content |
|---|---|
| Agent Type | Select HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS5 (according to the protocol provided by ipipgo) |
| server address | Residential IP address obtained from ipipgo control panel |
| ports | Standard or customized ports for corresponding protocols |
Note: In theNetwork Preferences-ProxyIt is recommended to enable the "Exclude local addresses" option to avoid affecting intranet access.
Fourth, the whole guide to set up the cell phone
Android/iOS Universal Method:
- Go to WiFi Settings > Select Connected WiFi Networks
- Modify Network Settings > Select Manual Proxy
- importationipipgo residential proxy server addressand ports
- Save and open your browser to authenticate your account
Pro Tip: Using ipipgo'sshort-lived dynamic IPIt is recommended that you set the IP to change automatically in 15-30 minutes, and enable the IP rotation function in "Advanced Settings".
V. Solutions to common problems
Q: Why can't I get online after connecting?
A: Check three key pieces of information: 1) whether the IP address with port number 2) whether the protocol type matches 3) whether the account has completed the double authentication
Q: How to quickly switch agent regions?
A: In the ipipgo client selectgeolocation modelIf you click on the target country/city directly on the map, the system will automatically assign a local residential IP.
Q: How to choose between dynamic IP and static IP?
A: Need long-term stable connection choose static IP (such as live business), need high anonymity choose dynamic IP (such as data collection scenarios). ipipgo support two modes at any time to switch.
VI. Why choose ipipgo?
As a service provider with 90 million + real residential IPs, ipipgo's three main advantages:
1. Full Protocol Support: HTTP(S)/SOCKS5 one-click switching
2. precise positioningSupports city-level IP positioning with an error of less than 3 kilometers
3. Intelligent Routing: automatically selects the node with the lowest latency, with an average response time of <0.3 seconds
With the above tutorials, you will already be proficient in using residential proxies on all platforms. It is recommended to first go through the ipipgo website viaFree TrialTest the connection effect in different regions and choose the most suitable proxy program according to the actual business requirements. When you encounter technical problems, remember to use the Live Online Support feature of the control panel to get help.

