
First, why is streaming media obsessed with native IP?
When you open Netflix or Disney+ with a regular proxy IP, you'll often be greeted with the message "Your region is not available". This is because the streaming platform passesIP address library + network environment detectionA two-pronged approach to user identification. Mass-produced IP segments such as server room IPs and cloud server IPs have long been tagged as data center IPs (Datacenter IPs), and only untaggedResidential Native IPOnly then will it pass validation.
In the case of ipipgo's residential proxies, for example, their IPs come from real home broadband, and users are recognized as 'real internet behavior of local residents' when watching. Not only will such IPs not be blocked from streaming, they are also automatically matched with exclusive content libraries for the corresponding region - for example, logging into Netflix with a native Japanese IP will unlock Japanese-exclusive episodes of The Lonely Gourmet, for example.
Second, three steps to determine if your IP is "native enough"
Step 1: IP type detection
Open your browser to accessipinfo.ioIf you see "Yes" in the "Hosting" field, it is the IP of the server room, and "No" is the IP of the residence, or you can directly check the "Hosting" field in the website of ipipgo.IP Detection ToolEnter the address and see a detailed analysis report within 30 seconds.
Step 2: Streaming Unlock Test
Enter at the command line:
curl -x http://用户名:密码@proxy IP:port -L https://www.netflix.com/title/81215567
If a 200 status code is returned, it means that the Stranger Things page was successfully accessed and the IP supports Netflix in the US.
Step 3: DNS Leak Detection
interviewsDNSLeakTest, select Extended Test. If the displayed DNS server location does not match the proxy IP location, it may cause the streamer to misjudge the true location.
III. Core indicators for residential agent selection
By comparing the common types of proxies available in the market, we found that a suitable service for streaming unlocking must fulfill:
| norm | Server Room IP | General Residential IP | ipipgo Native Residential IP |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP purity | ❌ Massive banning | ⭕ Medium survival rate | ✅ Exclusive and uncontaminated |
| Protocol Support | HTTP/S only | Socks5/HTTP | Full protocol compatibility |
| geographic location | Centralized deployment | random allocation | Pinpointing to the city |
In particular, note that ipipgo supports theIP address fixingFunction. For example, if you need to use a certain London IP to watch BBC iPlayer for a long period of time, their static residential proxy can lock the same IP for more than three months, avoiding frequent changes that lead to account anomalies.
IV. Practical: A Guide to Unlocking Streaming Media in the Japanese Zone
Take unlocking AbemaTV Japan for example:
1. Login to the ipipgo console and select the "Japan-Tokyo" node.
2. In the proxy software set socks5 protocol access
3. Open browser accessabema.tvRegister for an account
4. Play any program to check for geographical indications
If you encounter "Japan only", we recommend that you turn it on in the backend of ipipgo.L2TP Tunnel Mode, the technology can simulate the real network characteristics of a home router.
V. Frequently Asked Questions QA
Q1: Why does using native IP still prompt region restriction?
A: Check whether the IP is being reused by multiple people (we recommend choosing ipipgo's exclusive IP), and also make sure that the device's time zone and language settings are consistent with the IP location.
Q2: What should I do if the TikTok regional content switch fails?
A: You need to meet the following requirements: ① Japanese native IP ② Japanese SIM card (cellular network proxy available with ipipgo) ③ Turn off the cell phone location privileges.
Q3: Can I unlock multiple streams from the same IP?
A: Different platforms have different detection mechanisms. provided by ipipgoMulti-platform compatibility test report, you can view the list of platforms supported by each IP in the background.
By using the above methods, together with ipipgo's massive residential IP pool covering 240+ countries/regions, you can basically solve the problem of 90%'s streaming geographical restriction. Their dynamic IP pool is updated with tens of thousands of addresses every hour, which is especially suitable for usage scenarios that require high-frequency region switching.

