Free Proxy API: Public IP Interface Calls

Hands-on with free proxy APIs to get real public IPs

Recently a lot of partners asked me, do data collection always encounter IP blocked situation how to do? Today we will teach you aNo-cost solutions--Use the free proxy API from ipipgo. this method is especially good for newbies who are just starting out, and it's much more cost-effective than just buying a package.

Why do I need a proxy IP interface?

For example, you grab price data in an e-commerce platform and suddenly it won't open after dozens of consecutive visits. This is because the platform detectsFrequent operations with the same IP, and just pull the plug on you. This time if you canAutomatic switching between different IP addresses, it would be a perfect way to bypass the restrictions.

The API interface provided by ipipgo has these advantages:
- 500 free calls per day
- Support HTTP/HTTPS two protocols
- Response speed within 200ms on average
- Route coverage in 30+ provinces and cities across the country

API calls in three steps

1. first go to the official website of ipipgo to register an account (remember to register with your cell phone number to get 100 more credits)
2. Find on the console"Free API"module (in software)
3. Copy your proprietary license key

import requests

api_url = "https://api.ipipgo.com/free"
headers = {
    "Authorization": "Bearer your key",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

response = requests.get(api_url, headers=headers)
print(response.json())

Running this Python code will show you the returned proxy information in a format that looks like this:

{
    "ip": "116.208.12.34",
    "port": 8866,
    "expire_time": "2024-03-20 15:30:00",
    "location": "Nanjing, Jiangsu Province"
}

A practical guide to avoiding the pit

Newbie FAQ Top 3:
1. timeout setting: It is recommended to set a timeout of 3 seconds to avoid jamming the program.
2. IP expiration date: pay attention to the return of the expire_time, timeout on the new IP
3. Concurrency control: the free version recommends no more than 3 requests per second

Here's a tip-Local Cache Policy. Saving the fetched IPs to a local file and randomly fetching them each time can drastically reduce the number of API calls. A chestnut example:

import random

def get_proxy().
     First try to read from the local cache
    with open("proxy_pool.txt", "r") as f:
        ips = f.readlines()

    if len(ips) > 5: keep at least 5 IPs available
        return random.choice(ips).strip()
    else.
         Call the API to replenish inventory
        new_ip = fetch_new_ip()
        return new_ip

Upgrade Tips for Free Users

If 500 times isn't enough, try these spells:
- Register several accounts (with different cell phone numbers)
- Participation in the official website"Invite a friend."Event, 200 free for every 1 person invited
- Bind to WeChat public number to receive 50 times daily sign-in
- Calls made during weekend hours (Saturdays and Sundays) do not count towards the limit

QA time

Q: What should I do if I can't connect to the returned IP?
A: First check if the port is 8866, then try to access it directly in the browser. If it still doesn't work, use the online inspection tool provided by ipipgo to verify the IP status.

Q: Do you support HTTPS sites?
A: Fully supported! Change the proxy protocol to https://就行 and note that some environments need to be configured with SSL certificates.

Q: How do you charge if I want to use it commercially?
A> On the top up page of their website there is a"Pay as you go."The option, which only charges $8 for 10,000 requests, is much more flexible than buying a monthly subscription.

Lastly, I would like to remind you that although free APIs are good to use, if you are doing a serious project, it is still recommended that you pay for the package. ipipgo has been doing activities recently, the first month of the new user as long as 9.9, but also send 7 days of exclusive IP trial, you can take a look at the need for a stable service.

Feel free to leave a message in the comment section if you encounter any other problems, or just knock on their customer service (that blue fat icon in the bottom right corner click on it to have a conversation). Wish you all never worry about your IP being blocked again~!