
Hands on with picking a static residential IP platform
Now there are many platforms on the market selling static residential IPs, but not many of them are really reliable. Today, I will take my experience of these two years of stepping on the pit, and teach everyone how to choose the right tool for the job. Don't mind my nagging, this is all real dry goods.
I. Why do I need a static residential IP?
Dynamic IP is like a public bathhouse, anyone can use; static IP is your house number, fixed and clean. For example, if the bosses of cross-border e-commerce use dynamic IP to log in to their accounts, the platform will block your number in minutes. If you use a static IP, the system will recognize it as a normal home network, and the security is directly full.
Second, the three main lifebloods of picking a platform
1. Look at the IP source
Don't believe those who brag about global coverage, the point is to see if theReal Home BroadbandThe first thing you need to do is to get a good deal on a new product or service. Some platforms take the IP of the server room to pretend to be residential, and use two days quasi-disclosure. Like ipipgo, which cooperates directly with overseas carriers, the IP pool is a real home network.
2. Checking restrictions on use

Note that traffic billing is still a monthly subscription system, and we recommend going with a monthly subscription. For example, ipipgo's static residential package is $35 for a monthly subscription, which is much more cost-effective than per-flow.
3. Trial connections
If you run into a plugin you have to install to use it, run away! A good platform should be supportedSocks5This generic protocol can be paired with any proxy tool. Here's a Python example:
import requests
proxies = {
'http': 'socks5://username:password@ipipgo node address:port',
'https': 'socks5://username:password@ipipgo node address:port'
}
response = requests.get('http://测试网址', proxies=proxies)
Third, ipipgo real test experience
There are three things I like most about this platform:
1. The background can directly see the carrier information of the IP, such as EE in the UK, Vodafone in Germany and other serious broadband providers.
2. The client comes with a speed test function, two clicks to find the fastest node
3. Customer service response is fast, the last time I encountered IP blocked, 10 minutes to change the new IP!
Their static IP package is particularly suitable:
- Cross-border e-commerce multi-account operation
- Scenarios requiring fixed IP for overseas live broadcasting
- Long-term crawler data collection
IV. Guidelines for avoiding pitfalls
Name a few places where newbies tend to fall head over heels:
1. Don't be cheap.: The IPs that cost 5 bucks a month on a certain treasure are basically recycled used IPs
2. Pay attention to renewal rules: Some platforms offer special rates for the first month and start doubling their fees the following month
3. Testing IP quality: Use this command to detect the IP type (don't use the detection tool provided by the platform directly):
curl ifconfig.me See if the returned IP matches the purchased one
nslookup your IP to check if the DNS resolution records are working.
V. Frequently Asked Questions QA
Q: What is the difference between static IP and dynamic IP?
A: Simply put, it is the difference between a fixed address and a temporary address. Static IP will not change, suitable for the need for long-term stability of the business; dynamic IP will be changed every time you connect, suitable for short-term tasks.
Q: How do I know if it's a real home after I buy the IP?
A: Check on websites like whoer.net, focusing on the type of ASN (if it's an ISP rather than a data center) and the length of time the IP has been in use (new IPs are easy to get windshielded).
Q: Can one IP be used for multiple devices at the same time?
A: Not recommended! Especially for account management, multiple devices with the same IP is easy to trigger the platform wind control. ipipgo's exclusive package is 1IP corresponds to 1 device, don't save this money.
VI. Getting real
Picking a static residential IP is similar to finding a date, don't just look at how awesome it blows up on the outside. The key has to be seen:
1. Can you change your IP address at any time?
2. Availability of after-sales technical support
3. Transparency of fees
Like ipipgo this kind of dare to put the pricing clearly hang out (static residential 35 / month), at least show that people have no ghost in mind. Lastly, I would like to remind you that if you buy an IP, you should use a third-party tool to test it regularly, so that you don't have to wait for your account to be blocked before you regret it.

