https/socks5: Dual Protocol Proxy Configuration Comparison Guide

Agreements Dumb and Dumber? Three words to make you understand

A lot of people who are new to the agency are always getting sidetracked by the protocols, to put it bluntlyPackets are couriered differentlyHTTPS proxies are like finicky couriers, checking the recipient's information every time (certificate validation), and are suitable for situations where encryption is required.SOCKS5 proxies are more like master keys, whether you're sending files or moving furniture (TCP/UDP protocols), it just opens the door and lets them go.

For example - with ipipgo's static residential IP for data collection, if the target site hangs a small lock (SSL encryption), then you have to pull out the key of the HTTPS protocol. If you want to play online games that require real-time transmission, SOCKS5's passthrough mode will come in handy.

Hands-on Dual Protocol Configuration

First of all, the browser configuration of this matter, do not be online those tutorials scared. Take Firefox as an example, go to Settings→Network Settings→Manual Proxy Configuration and fill in the address and port provided by ipipgo. Here's the kicker:HTTP type fill in HTTPS proxy address, SOCKS host fill in SOCKS5 addressDon't confuse the two.

// Python sample code
proxies = {
  "https": "http://user:pass@proxy.ipipgo.com:30001",
  "http": "http://user:pass@proxy.ipipgo.com:30001",
  "socks5": "socks5://user:pass@proxy.ipipgo.com:30002"
}

The port number difference, a lot of brothers planted in this. ipipgo's dynamic residential package will give two ports at the same time, 30001 go HTTPS, 30002 go SOCKS5. If you get it wrong, the light can not connect, or the heavy reported SSL certificate error.

Protocol Selection Cross Reference

Record of actual pitfalls

Last week to help customers debug a cross-border e-commerce system, dead on the Amazon seller background. Later found that they purchased a certain agent (not ipipgo) actually HTTPS and SOCKS5 mixed with the same port, this is not bullshit! After switching to ipipgo's cross-border dedicated lineIndividually configure port 30001 for product data capture and port 30002 for order synchronization., bandwidth utilization is directly doubled.

There's also a common moth - some software forces the use of a system proxy. In this case, specifying the SOCKS5 proxy separately in the code is much more stable than a global proxy. When extracting an exclusive IP using ipipgo's API, remember to specify the protocol type in the request header with the X-Proxy-Protocol parameter.

You ask, I answer.

Q: I always hear people say that SOCKS5 is faster, is that true?
A: Depends on the scene! There is not much difference when transferring small files, but when transferring high traffic data such as video, SOCKS5 can save the time of encryption and decryption, and it is measured to be about 15% faster.

Q: How do I choose an agreement for ipipgo's packages?
A: dynamic residential two protocols are supported, static residential recommended HTTPS. enterprise-level business directly to their technical brother customization, I heard that some customers out of HTTPS + SOCKS5 dual-channel load balancing.

Q: Can the protocol be switched at any time?
A: Just double click in ipipgo client, but pay attention to the IP address may follow the change. It is recommended to do a good job in the code of the exception retry mechanism, to prevent switching off the line.

Saving Program Recommendations

Lazy tossers just use the ipipgo ready-made program:
- Reptilian Party SelectionDynamic residential (standard)If you're looking for a 1G traffic for 7 bucks, you'll get a few thousand pages.
- A must-have for the studioStatic homesI've got 35 bucks to spend on an IP address.
- Enterprise-level business directly call their technology customization, the last time I saw a customer to play the two protocols out of the flowers, to get a smart switching system!

Lastly, don't believe those so-called universal proxy tool, protocols are not allowed to choose the basic pit. Master the protocol switching skills, with ipipgo such a reliable service provider, in order to really play the proxy.