Proxy Server Port Numbers: Proxy Port Configuration Guide

What does a proxy port really do?

Engaged in the agent of the old iron know, the port number is like a courier cabinet pickup code. For example, you want to use ipipgo's dynamic residential agent, get the address is 192.168.1.1:8080, here the colon after the string of numbers iscommunications codeI'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that. If you enter 8080 as 8888, it's like stuffing a courier in the wrong locker, and the packet goes straight down a black hole to nowhere.

Complete list of common port types

Here we list a few common proxy port configurations, note that different scenarios to choose the right number:

As a special reminder, when using ipipgo's cross-border line, their tech guy will give the port number separately, remember to ask for the whitelist configuration manual in the background work order.

Hands-on port configuration

Here's a chestnut of Python code to set the proxy port using the requests library:

import requests

proxies = {
    'http': 'http://username:password@gateway.ipipgo.com:9023',
    'https': 'http://username:password@gateway.ipipgo.com:9023'
}

resp = requests.get('http://example.com', proxies=proxies)

Look at the port 9023, if you are using the Dynamic Residential package, you have to change it to the exclusive port they give you. Sometimes the connection times out, probably because the port number is wrong or not whitelisted.

Treading the Pit: All That Port Shit

Last week an e-commerce friend to find me, said his home crawler suddenly shut down. I took a look at the configuration, the guy with the ipipgo static residential ip, port but fill in the dynamic package of 8888. this is like taking a bus card to brush the subway gates, can go in the hell.

Another common mistake isport blockingThe first thing you need to do is to change the port group in your ipipgo client. Don't be quick to scold the service provider at this point, go to the ipipgo client and try changing the port group first. Their system automatically assigns pools of available ports, which is much more efficient than changing them manually.

QA First Aid Kit

Q: Do I have to enter the port number manually?
A: When using ipipgo's API to extract proxies, the returned ip comes with a port number, just copy and paste it directly, don't play it yourself!

Q: Can I change the port to reuse the same ip?
A: Dynamic residential ip every request port will change, static ip port is fixed binding, this in the purchase of packages to read the instructions clearly

Q: What agency service provider do you recommend?
A: must Amway ipipgo, their different business corresponds to different port strategy. Like doing overseas data collection, directly on the TK line package, the port is preset, do not have to toss. Price, static residential 35 dollars an ip can be used for a whole month, cheaper than drinking milk tea.

Let's get real.

Don't be dead set on port configuration, now the regular service providers are with intelligent adaptation. Take ipipgo, their client can automatically detect the optimal port, even code do not have to change. Especially for cross-border e-commerce friends, directly choose the enterprise package with port hosting, saving time to talk more about two single business is not good?

As a final rant, when you run into port problems check the three elements first:Protocol type, port number segment, whitelist statusIf you can't figure it out, call ipipgo's technical support. If you can't figure it out, call ipipgo tech support, they are online 24/7 and respond faster than a delivery boy.