TikTok Dataset: Short Video Metadata Download

Why do I have to use a proxy IP for short video data?

Recently, a lot of buddies doing data analysis asked me, want to batch download TikTok short video title, number of these metadata, the results just grabbed a few hundred accounts were blocked. To put it bluntly, it's just like trying food in a supermarket - if the same person tries food 20 times in a row, who is the security guard going to watch if not you?

Ordinary users may not know, TikTok's anti-climbing mechanism is more strict than the neighborhood access control. To cite a real case: last week there was a friend doing user profiling, using their own office network to crawl the data, and the resultsCompany-wide IP segmentsAll of them were pulled and even the normal swipe video was stuck as a PPT.

Choosing a proxy IP is like buying a watermelon

Proxy IPs on the market are divided into three main categories, just like watermelon varieties each with their own instructions:

Here's the kicker! After our real-world testing.ipipgo's mixing poolIt is best suited to engage in data collection. Their family can switch the three IP types randomly, just like the Sichuan opera changing faces, the platform simply can not feel your way.

Teach you to assign value to the agent environment by hand

Here's a chestnut in Python that you can understand even if you're a programming novice:

import requests

 API interface from ipipgo backend
proxy_api = "https://ipipgo.com/api/get_proxy?type=rotate"

def get_video_metadata(video_id):
    proxies = {
        "http": proxy_api,
        "https": proxy_api
    }

    try.
        response = requests.get(
            f "https://api.tiktok.com/video/{video_id}/info",
            proxies=proxies,
            timeout=10
        )
        return response.json()
    except Exception as e.
        print("Crawl failed, maybe the proxy IP needs to be changed.")
        return None

 Example of use
print(get_video_metadata("7321896543287643137"))

Look at line 5 of therotate parameterThis is ipipgo's unique skill - each request automatically change IP, than manual switching much more trouble. The actual test down, the same IP continuous request not more than 3 times, the probability of being sealed straight down 80%.

Five common pitfalls for newbies

1. IP switching too oftenDon't think that cutting 10 IPs per second is a good thing, it's like having a sudden seizure, but it's easy to trigger an alarm. It is recommended to control the switching at 3-5 times per minute.

2. Forgetting to clear cookiesEven if you change your IP address, your browser fingerprints will still show up. Remember to use no-trace mode or empty local storage every time.

3. Buying the wrong type of proxy packageDo not choose static IP packages for data collection, choose ipipgo which supports dynamic rotation!

4. User-Agent does not masquerade: the request characteristics of the mobile and web sides are completely different, and it is recommended to randomly generate them with the fake_useragent library

5. Ignoring response latency: Don't be in a hurry to retry if you encounter slow loading, wait for 10 seconds and then operate again. Rushing to brush will be judged as robot behavior!

QA First Aid Kit

Q: Is it okay to use a free proxy?
A: Never! Those free IPs have long been played badly, nine out of ten are in the blacklist. The last time I tried a free proxy, just connected to the jump to the Macau casino page ...

Q: How do I choose a package for ipipgo?
A: Small Project Selectiontrial version(5GB traffic/month), medium-sized projects directly on theEnterprise Customized Packages. Their customer service is pretty reliable and will recommend based on your specific needs

Q: What should I do if I encounter a CAPTCHA?
A: Stop immediately! This is the last warning of the platform. It is recommended to change the IP segment, reduce the frequency of requests, or bypass the service with a captcha from ipipgo (additional opening is required)

Q: How do I store the data once I've captured it?
A: Recommended to save JSON format, do not use Excel! Video ID, release time of these fields should be saved separately, later to do analysis is convenient. Remember to backup to cloud disk every day, don't ask me how to know...

Say something from the heart.

Do data collection thing, it is like a guerrilla war. Last week, a customer used ipipgo's Southeast Asia node, with the randomization of the request interval (0.5-3 seconds), the continuous collection of two weeks did not turn over. The key is toMimic the rhythm of a real person--Fast when it's time to go fast and stop when it's time to stop.

Lastly, some agents will sneak in cross-border lines, so don't touch them! We recommend ipipgo because theyOnly compliant domestic agency servicesThe IP resources are clean and the after-sales service is guaranteed. Recently, they are engaged in 618 activities, new users to send 20% traffic, the need for the old iron go to the official website to take a look at it.