Proxy IP tweet data collection: tweet data proxy collection program

Why do I have to use a proxy IP for Twitter data collection?

The old iron of doing crawlers all understand that the anti-climbing mechanism of such platforms as Twitter is more effective than the dog's nose. To cite a real case: last year, a team doing public opinion monitoring, with a fixed IP continuous request for 2 hours, the result is that the account was directly locked for three months. At this time, if you use theDynamic Residential Proxy IP, the automatic IP change every 5 minutes doesn't trigger the platform's wind control at all.

Here's the kicker: Twitter is now particularly sensitive to correlation detection of data requests. For example, if you log in to your account from a US IP, and then suddenly switch to a German IP to send a request, the system will immediately flag you as an anomaly. That's why you have to useGeographically stable proxy IPThis point ipipgo's static residential IP will be a perfect match, and each IP can be fixed bound to a specific city.

Hands On Agent Package Selection

We've compiled this comparison table based on scenarios we've tested in real life:

In particular.TK LineThis black technology, before helping a MCN organization tested, with the regular agent to collect video data delay in 800ms or so, cut to a dedicated line directly down to 200ms or less, the video class data collection is particularly friendly.

See here for code practice

If you use Python to do collection, it is recommended to combine it with ipipgo's API to do IP pool management. Note that this code should be used with their client:

import requests
from random import choice

def get_proxy().
     Get a pool of live IPs from the ipipgo client.
    proxies = []
    with open('ipipgo_proxy_list.txt', 'r') as f:: proxies = f.read().splitlines()
        proxies = f.read().splitlines()
    return {'http': 'socks5://'+choice(proxies)}

response = requests.get(
    'https://api.twitter.com/2/users/by/username/elonmusk',
    proxies=get_proxy(),
    headers={'Authorization':'Bearer xxxx'}
)
print(response.json())

Focus on this.Random selection of agentsThe tawdry operation: compared to the order of call, randomly disrupt the order of IP use can make the collection behavior more like a real person operation. There is a small trick is to add a delay in the code, 0.5 seconds to 3 seconds random pause, the collection of pro-measurement can be mentioned in the success rate of 90% or more.

Old Driver's Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls

Name a few mines we've stepped on:
1. Don't try to use the data center IP cheaply, Twitter can now identify the IP segment of the server room, and catch one right away.
2. Don't fight with CAPTCHA, cut IP+clear cookies immediately.
3. Higher success rate of collection from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. (UTC time)
4. Remember to change device fingerprints periodically when using static IPs

Previously, a customer head iron, must use the free agent to engage in bulk registration, the results just registered 20 number all blocked. Later changed to ipipgoCross-border international special line, in conjunction with their customized solution, is now running 300+ accounts steadily.

Frequently Asked Questions QA

Q: What should I do if my IP is blocked halfway through the collection?
A: Immediately deactivate the current IP, black out the IP in the ipipgo client, and their system will automatically replenish the new IP

Q: What if I need to manage multiple accounts at the same time?
A: It is recommended to use a static residential package, each account is bound to a fixed IP. for example, if you have 10 numbers, buy 10 IP, so that there will be no serial number.

Q: What is the difference between Enterprise and Standard editions?
A: The main difference is the purity of IP. The IP pools of Enterprise Edition are all "virgin IPs" that have never been labeled by the platform, which is suitable for scenarios with high stability requirements.

Say something from the heart.

In fact, the proxy IP thing is like wearing a vest, the key to look at the material of the vest (IP type) and dress speed (IP switching strategy). Recently found that some peers in the collection also with China time zone header, which is not obvious to tell the platform that you are a proxy access it? With ipipgo's client can automatically match the time zone information, these small details is the key to success or failure.

Finally, to give a real suggestion: if you are just starting a small team, first buy the standard version of the dynamic residential test, more than 7 yuan 1G traffic enough to run a small half-month. When the volume of business up and then upgrade the package, their homepay per volumeThe model is pretty flexible, unlike some platforms that have to ask you to prepay for a yearly package.