
Why do streaming platforms always say 'IP unavailable'?
Turn on Netflix but it says "You can't watch in your region"? This situation often has to do with where your network IP belongs to. Streaming platforms analyze IP addresses by analyzing theCountry, carrier, IP type(e.g. home broadband/data center) to restrict content access. For example, accessing Netflix with the IP of a cloud server in the US may be flagged as a "server room IP" and unavailable.
What kind of proxy IP unlocks the stream?
Three conditions must be met simultaneously:Country of origin attribution(IP Registry is the same as the target service area),Family Home IP(not the server room IP),purity(Not used by a large number of users). Take ipipgo's residential proxy as an example, its IP comes directly from the local home broadband, which can perfectly simulate the real user's network environment.
| IP Type | Unlocking success rate | Applicable Scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| Data Center IP | Below 20% | General web browsing |
| General Residential IP | Approximately 60% | Social Media Login |
| Native Residential IP | 95% and above | Streaming/payment platforms |
Streaming unlock setup in three steps
Step 1: Get a Native IP
Log in to the ipipgo backend, select the target country (e.g. Japan), and filter the pool of IPs that support streaming under the "Residential Proxy" category. The system will mark the exclusive resources that can be unlocked for platforms such as Netflix and Disney+.
Step 2: Configure the proxy protocol
It is recommended to use SOCKS5 or HTTP protocol to set the proxy parameters on the local device/router. ipipgo offersFull Protocol SupportIt supports browser plug-ins, smart routes, soft routes and other access methods.
Step 3: Verify IP status
Visit the Netflix website to see if the target country logo is displayed at the top and try to stream the latest copyrighted content (e.g., local exclusive episodes). It is recommended to work with ipipgo'sIP Health Detectionfunction to monitor agent quality in real time.
Frequently Asked Questions QA
Q: Can I share the same IP with more than one person?
A: The streaming platform will detect the number of concurrent connections, it is recommended to choose ipipgo's exclusive IP service to avoid blocking due to sharing.
Q: Why does the IP I just bought suddenly expire?
A: IP is overused may lead to wind control, ipipgo's IP pool is updated daily with more than 15% resources, and users can set the automatic switching cycle (recommended 6-12 hours).
Q: How do I set up my mobile device?
A: Add proxy server information in your cellular WiFi settings, or use the dedicated client provided by ipipgo, which supports iOS/Android one-click connection.
Why choose ipipgo?
As a technology service provider specializing in the agency space, ipipgo'sDynamic residential IP libraryCovering 240+ regions worldwide, 90 million real home IP resources are acquired through compliant channels. Realized through intelligent routing technologyMillisecond switchingThe anti-detection mechanism with deep customization is especially suitable for users who need to unlock streaming media stably for a long time.
Actual test data shows that when using ipipgo Japan Residential IP to watch Netflix 4K content, it played continuously for 8 hours without buffering interruptions. ItsTwo-way encrypted transmissionfeatures, which guarantees smooth viewing and avoids the risk of privacy leakage.

