
Hands-on teaching you to build a reliable proxy server
Recently, many of my friends who do data collection have complained to me that building a proxy server is too cerebral. Today, let's talk about how to build a proxy server in layman's terms.Low cost to build a stable and good static proxy IP service, the key also saves time and labor.
What is a static proxy IP?Constant IP address, unlike dynamic IPs that change every once in a while. It's like you rent a fixed parking space in the neighborhood, you don't need to find a new location every day. Suitable for scenes that require long-term stable connections, such as e-commerce store management, social media operations and so on.
Don't step on potholes with hardware preparation
Get a used server and you're good to go, watch out for these three things:
1. Network bandwidth of at least 100M to start with (small workshop scale)
2. Don't be stingy with the memory, 8G is the bottom line
3. Ubuntu 20.04 is recommended for good compatibility.
View Hardware Configuration Commands
lscpu to see CPU
free -h to see memory
df -h to see the hard disk.
There is a trick to software configuration
Recommended to use Squid this old proxy software, setup is simple and stable. Configuration file focus on changing these places:
http_port 3128 Port number is customizable.
visible_hostname myproxy Any name you want.
acl allowed_ips src 192.168.1.0/24 Restricted access to IP segments
http_access allow allowed_ips open access
Be careful to putLog MonitoringTurn it on and troubleshoot it if you run into problems. It is recommended to check the log file once a week, located in /var/log/squid/access.log
Maintenance Tips
The biggest headache of maintaining a server by yourself is that the IP is blocked, here to teach you a few wildcards:
1. Regular port changes (change on the first of the month)
2. Setting traffic thresholds (no more than 5GB per day for a single IP)
3. Automatic restart of services at 3:00 a.m. (timed task with crontab)
But to be honest, building your own server is like having a pet, you have to wait on it every day. If you don't have that kind of time to spare, it's more cost-effective to use a ready-made professional service.
See here for the savings program
Recommended to tryipipgoof static home packages, there are a few points that are particularly true of his home:
- Local IP in over 200 countries worldwide (even small African countries)
- Support HTTPS/Socks5 protocol (compatible with various software)
- It's 35 bucks for a month (cheaper than maintaining it yourself)
- Provision of ready-made API interfaces (direct docking programs)
| Package Type | Applicable Scenarios |
|---|---|
| Static homes | Long-term fixed operations |
| Dynamic residential (standard) | General Data Acquisition |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which is more cost-effective, building my own or buying a service?
A: If the usage is more than 50 IPs per month, self-built cost is lower. Small-scale use of ready-made services is more economical
Q: How often does ipipgo's IP change?
A: IP of static packageinvariantDynamic packages on demand
Q: What should I do if I am blocked?
A: ipipgo supports self-service IP replacement, just two clicks in the background. If you build your own, you have to reconfigure the server
Finally, to be honest, now that the technology is updated so quickly, it is wiser to leave the professional things to the professional team to do. Like our studio before their own tossing server, and then switched to ipipgo save time, are able to take two more projects. Especially their TK line, do cross-border e-commerce friends used to say really good.

