PHP Proxy Server: Simple HTTP Proxy Setup

Hands-on with PHP to build a proxy relay station

Today we talk about how to use PHP as a whole of their own HTTP proxy server. This thing is not difficult to say, to say simple, but also have to pay attention to a few key points. First of all, we must understand that the proxy server is a middleman, to help us forward network requests. For example, you want to visit a website, do not want to expose their real IP, this time the proxy will come in handy.

Get ready to dick around:

• PHP-enabled server (web hosting is fine)
• Basic PHP programming knowledge
• Reliable Proxy IP Pools (This is a must)ipipgo(quality agent resources)

Core code disassembly

Let's start with the core code, and we'll explain it as we go along:

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This code'squintessenceIn:

1. Get the target URL via GET parameter
2. Call ipipgo's interface to get a quality proxy IP
3. Setting up the masquerade request header (with emphasis on adding the X-Forwarded-For field)
4. Request forwarding with cURL

Three points of the guide to avoiding the pit

Special note: the code in theipipgo::getProxy()This method, you have to change to your own application API interface. ipipgo's background can generate exclusive access code, remember to keep the authentication key.

White Frequently Asked Questions QA

Q: What is the difference between building my own proxy and using ipipgo directly?
A: The one you build is a transit server, the actual request still has to rely on the quality IP resources provided by ipipgo. It's like having a post office at home, but you still have to use stamps to send letters.

Q: What is the purpose of X-Forwarded-For in the code?
A: This header information is equivalent to the sender's address on the courier order, fill in here with the IP of ipipgo, the target website will not see your real IP.

Q: Why do you recommend ipipgo?
A: Their IP pool is updated quickly with specializedanti-blocking mechanismThe first thing you need to do is to get your hands on a new phone, and provide a ready-to-use SDK to interface with it. It's like buying a cell phone and going straight to the flagship model, saving yourself the trouble of tossing parts.

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Once the basic version is figured out, try these advanced features:

• Add access logging (remember encrypted storage)
• Setting access frequency limits
• Integration of ipipgo's smart routing feature
• Increase security by adding Basic authentication

Finally, although it is not difficult to build a proxy server, but the maintenance of stable IP resources is a technical job. If you just use it temporarily, why don't you just use ipipgo's ready-made proxy service, which saves time and effort and is also stable. They have recently added dynamic residential IPs, so if you are doing data collection, you can try it.