
What the heck is a virtual IP anyway?
Many people think that a virtual IP is a fake address, but that's not entirely true. For example, your house number is fixed, but the virtual IP is like a temporary license plate, can be changed at any time. For example, with ipipgo's dynamic residential IP, every time you network can change a new "identity", others simply can not feel your real location.
Here's a pitfall to watch out for: don't confuse virtual IP with. A virtual IP is more like a chameleon's coat, which only changes the surface identity and does not involve network tunneling. When you use ipipgo's proxy service, the data still goes through the normal channel, but there is a "double" in the middle.
Teach you to generate a virtual IP by hand
In the case of ipipgo, for example, even a white person can get started in three minutes:
Getting an IP with the API (Python example)
import requests
api_url = "https://api.ipipgo.com/getip?key=你的密钥&type=dynamic"
response = requests.get(api_url)
print(response.json()['ip'])
Or it's easier to operate directly on the client side:
Step Breakdown:
1. Login to the ipipgo website to download the client
2. Selecting the type of package (you will be taught how to do this later)
3. Tap "One-Click Connection" for automatic configuration
4. Check ipaddress.com in your browser to confirm validity
How to choose packages for different scenarios?
See here for a comparison of the three main ipipgo packages:
| Package Type | Applicable Scenarios | prices |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic residential (standard) | Daily webpage scrubbing, simple data collection | 7.67 Yuan/GB/month |
| Dynamic Residential (Business) | Large-scale crawlers, high-frequency operations | 9.47 Yuan/GB/month |
| Static homes | Long-term fixed business, account raising | 35RMB/IP/month |
Individual users are advised to choose the standard dynamic package, enterprise-level business directly on the enterprise version. Recently, a friend doing e-commerce, with a static IP to raise 200 store accounts, the monthly cost is only 7000 more than recruiting people to operate more cost-effective.
Guide to avoiding pitfalls: don't step on these mines
1. IP Survival TimeDynamic IP replacement in 15-30 minutes on average, remember to refresh regularly for important operations.
2. geographic drift: Confirm the carrier of the target region when selecting IP (ipipgo supports 200+ countries)
3. protocol adaptation: HTTPS sites must use a proxy that supports SSL, which is ok with ipipgo's full range of packages!
There is a real case: a data company with a free agent to climb the data, the results of the IP was marked leading to the seal, and then change ipipgo enterprise version to solve. So professional things or have to find professional tools.
QA time: what you might want to ask
Q: What is the difference between a virtual IP and a proxy IP?
A: Virtual IP is a way to realize proxy IP, the main difference is the source of IP (residential/computer room) and the frequency of replacement.
Q: Can I get a refund if I don't use up my package traffic?
A: ipipgo adopts flexible billing, dynamic packages with how much counts, the end of the month automatically cleared without rollover
Q: Will it conflict if I open more than one program at the same time?
A: It is recommended to use the client global proxy mode, or set up different proxy ports in different software (technical support can find ipipgo customer service to ask for configuration documents)
Say something from the heart.
With virtual IP is not to engage in some kind of operation, just like going out to wear a mask a reason. Nowadays, a lot of websites have geographical restrictions, such as a video website with different content for different regions. Last week, I helped my old uncle to use ipipgo to cut to Guangzhou IP, finally I can watch the Cantonese version of "foreign daughter-in-law local Lang".
A final reminder:Three things to look for in a service provider--IP pools are large enough, protocol support is full, and billing is transparent. Like ipipgo, which can provide 1v1 customized solutions, is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises with special needs. Don't be cheap and use a pheasant proxy, when the account is blocked, it's too late to cry.

