4G Rotation Proxy: Automatic Mobile IP Switching

Why does the mobile network proxy change IPs automatically?

When you use your cell phone to access the Internet, you may have noticed that every time you switch the flight mode, you will change the IP address. This feature is particularly useful in scenarios where you need to switch network identities frequently, such as when doing multi-account operations for e-commerce or crawling data, manually switching on and off flight mode can be exhausting.

At its core, the 4G rotation agent emulates this principleThe dynamic IP is closer to the real user behavior than the traditional server room proxy, and it is not easy to be targeted by the wind control of websites.

Who needs this feature the most?

According to the actual use of our ipipgo users, we have organized a few typical scenarios:

Hands on with a rotating agent.

Using ipipgo's service as an example, the operation is actually simpler than expected:

1. Log in to the console and find"Mobile Agents"prefecture
2. Select the desired place of belonging (e.g., select the target city if you are a local life service).
3. Set the switching frequency:
   - 5 minutes for general operation
   - HF operation recommendations 1-3 minutes
4. Copy the API link into a script or tool

The frequency of switching is a parameter that is not as fast as possible. Like a short video platform, if you change the IP address every 10 seconds, it will be marked as abnormal. ipipgo's background has an intelligent speed adjustment function, which will automatically match the optimal interval according to the type of business.

First Aid Guide to Common Rollover Problems

Q: The IP has changed but the website still recognizes that I am using a proxy?
A: Check the "X-Forwarded-For" field in the request header, some service providers don't update this value automatically. ipipgo's solution is to refresh the whole link fingerprint every time you switch.

Q: What if the mobile network is slower than WiFi?
A: This is a misconception! Nowadays, the downlink speed of 4G base station can reach 100Mbps, which is faster than many broadband. If you feel lagging, change the BTS type from "Auto" to "LTE Priority" in the background of ipipgo.

Q: How can I tell if the IP has really changed?
A: Access provided by ipipgoreal time IP checkpage, you can see the location of the currently used base station, the operator, and the IP expiration date countdown.

Pitfalls to avoid when choosing a service provider

Mobile agent services on the market are uneven, and these are a few metrics you must look at:
- Base station distribution density (determines IP diversity)
- Heartbeat detection frequency (to prevent sudden disconnection)
- Historical IP recycling mechanism (to avoid reuse)
Professional service providers like ipipgo, whose equipment pool covers 300,000+ base stations across the country, retain each IP for a maximum of 6 hours before permanently discarding it, which is much more reliable than using a cell phone card to raise your own number.

One last piece of cold knowledge: the same base station is assigned different IP segments at different times of the day. An IP acquired at 8am and 8pm may come from completely different address pools. This feature is especially useful when doing operations that require time dimension artifacts, but it's too expensive to maintain on your own, so it's recommended to just use an off-the-shelf rotating proxy service.