http proxy server: HTTP proxy server setup tutorial

Hands-on teaching you to build your own HTTP proxy server

Want to get your own proxy server but afraid of trouble? Follow my set of earth methods, with the most common Squid software, half an hour to get it done. Here do not talk about false, directly on the actual operation, remember to prepare a Linux computer can be connected to the Internet (cloud server is better).

 Install the necessary packages first
sudo apt-get install squid -y
 Backup the original configuration file (important!)
sudo cp /etc/squid/squid.conf /etc/squid/squid.conf.bak

Configuration file key settings

Open configuration filesudo nano /etc/squid/squid.conf, find these few places to change:

1. http_port 3128 Change the port number to the one you want, e.g. 8888

2. Add two lines to the access control section:

acl localnet src 0.0.0.0/0 Allow access for all IPs
http_access allow localnet Open access permission

Remember that when you're done.sudo systemctl restart squidRestart the service, this time your proxy server will work. Test method: Browser set the proxy address toServer IP:Port NumberIf you can open the web page, you've done it.

Pitfall warning for self-built agents

While it's fun to build your own server, there are a few big pitfalls to be warned about:

How to choose professional agency services

This is a must-have for our own products.ipipgoIt's a lot less work than building your own. Their dynamic residential proxy is particularly suitable for the need to frequently change IP scenarios, such as data collection and so on. Package prices start at more than $7 per G, and enterprise users can also customize their plans.

It's super easy to extract proxies with the API, to give a Python example:

import requests
proxies = {
  'http': 'http://用户名:密码@gateway.ipipgo.com:端口',
  'https': 'http://用户名:密码@gateway.ipipgo.com:端口'
}
response = requests.get('destination URL', proxies=proxies)

First Aid Kit for High Frequency Problems

Q: What can I do if the agent can't connect?
A: First check the IP whitelist settings, and remember to open fire permissions on overseas nodes. If you use the ipipgo client, there is a one-click diagnostic function.

Q: What if I need a fixed IP?
A: directly on the static residential packages, 35 dollars a month fixed an IP, suitable for the need for long-term stable connection scenario

Q: What should I do if I have to handle multiple tasks at the same time?
A: The enterprise version of the package supports multi-threaded concurrency, up to 500 channels, do batch operation is very stable!

Finally, a big truth: not particularly necessary, it is recommended to directly use the ready-made proxy services. Like our team tested, self-built server maintenance costs more expensive than buying professional services, especially when you need a large number of IP resources, ipipgo this pay-per-volume model is much more cost-effective. Recently they have a new TK line, overseas business can focus on looking at.