
Why do I need a US Residential Proxy IP?
The greatest value of using a US residential proxy IP is that it has real local home network attributes. These types of IPs are assigned by U.S. ISPs (e.g., Comcast, AT&T) to regular home users, and they fit more naturally into the local network environment than server room IPs. For example, when you are testing the regional service of an application, a real residential IP can avoid being determined by the system as abnormal traffic.
For scenarios that require pinpointing to a specific city or even street in the United States.IPIPGO's U.S. Residential AgentIt is possible to achieve a high degree of IP address matching with the actual geographic location. Their IP database covers all 50 states, from a high-rise in Manhattan, New York to a remote town in Alaska, they can find the corresponding residential node.
How to determine if a proxy IP is real and reliable?
Here are three core validation metrics:
| Testing Program | Real Residential IP Features |
|---|---|
| IP type detection | Shown as "residential broadband" instead of data center |
| Operator Information | Corresponding to US local ISPs |
| IP Usage History | Have a long and stable active record |
IPIPGO's proxy IPs are multi-verified and each IP comes with a detailed attribute report. Users can access the IPIPGO Proxy IPs through theirReal-time detection toolsReview core data such as the ASN code, registered address, and network type of the IP to ensure that the proxy used meets the business requirements.
Practical Application Scenarios for Precise Positioning
When the business requires network access specific to the city dimension, ordinary agents often struggle to meet the accuracy requirements. Example:
- Localized Service Testing: Simulating Los Angeles Users' Access to a Delivery Range of a Takeout Platform
- Regionalized Price Monitoring: Obtaining Real-Time Item Pricing for a Texas Supermarket
- Local Opinion Analysis: Capturing What Miami Residents Are Talking About on Social Media Platforms
IPIPGO SupportCity-level positioning optionsThis granularity ensures the spatial accuracy of the acquired data.
How to choose between dynamic and static IP?
Determined by business continuity needs:
- Dynamic Residential IP: New IP for each connection, suitable for short-term high-frequency operation
- Static Residential IP: Fixed IP for long-term use, suitable for scenarios requiring identity continuity
IPIPGO provides two modes at the same time and supports switching at any time. Their dynamic IP pool is automatically updated every 5 minutes, and the static IP can remain unchanged for up to 6 months, which can be freely adjusted by users at the console according to actual needs.
Configuration User Guide
Quick access steps using a browser as an example:
1. Log in to the IPIPGO console to create a "U.S. Residential" proxy group.
2. Select location accuracy (state/city/zip code)
3. Copy the proxy server address and port
4. Fill in the proxy information in your browser's network settings.
5. Verification of location accuracy through IP inspection sites
For scenarios that require programmed access, IPIPGO offersFull Protocol Support, including HTTP(S)/SOCKS5, etc., which developers can integrate directly into crawler frameworks or automation tools.
Frequently Asked Questions QA
Q: What is the difference between a residential IP and a regular server room IP?
A: Residential IPs come from the home network and server room IPs come from the data center. The former is more difficult to be identified as a proxy, and is suitable for scenarios that require a high level of stealth.
Q: How do I ensure that the IP is geographically accurate?
A: IPIPGO adopts carrier-grade geolocation database and ensures that the IP positioning error is less than 500 meters through base station triangulation and network topology verification.
Q: Can the same IP be used by more than one person?
A: IPIPGO implements the exclusive IP strategy, using an independent IP for each session to avoid the risk of IP blocking caused by multiple users.
Q: What should I do if I encounter IP unavailability?
A: The system has a built-in automatic switching mechanism, which will switch to a new IP within 0.5 seconds when an abnormal connection is detected, and at the same time mark the problematic IP for quality testing.

