
What exactly is IP rotation?
To put it in human terms is the technique of letting different IPs take turns to do their work. For example, if you use a crawler to capture data, always use the same IP is easy to be blocked. This time you need to engage in an "IP relay race", each request for a different IP address. It is like playing a game to change the skin, the system can not recognize the same person, naturally, it is not easy to seal.
Here's a pitfall to be aware of: switching IPs manually is too much of a hassle, especially if you need to handle hundreds of tasks. That's when it's time to get aIntelligent Housekeeping System, let it automatically manage the IP pool and switch automatically according to the preset rules. It's like putting an automatic transmission in a car and eliminating the need to manually shift gears.
Four Steps to Building a Rotation System
1. Find a reliable IP provider → Recommended to use ipipgo's dynamic residential packages (from 7.67 yuan / GB), their API call is convenient, measured response speed faster than peers about 30%
2. Build IP Pool → Use this code to get the IP quickly:
import requests
def get_ip(): api_url = "
api_url = "https://api.ipipgo.com/getip"
params = {
"type": "dynamic", "count": 10
"count": 10 10 at a time
}
response = requests.get(api_url, params=params)
return response.json()['ips']
3. Setting the switching rules → Two practical strategies are recommended:
| Type of strategy | Applicable Scenarios |
|---|---|
| Toggle by request | General web crawling |
| Toggle by response time | Live data monitoring that requires fast response |
4. Exception handling mechanism → Change IP immediately in these 3 cases:
① Request timeout 3 times ② Receive 403/503 status code ③ Fail 5 times consecutively with the same IP.
A Guide to Avoiding the Pit (Blood and Tears)
- Don't use free proxies! High latency and possible data leakage (don't ask me how I know this).
- Dynamic and static IPs should be mixed → ipipgo's static residential IPs are suitable for login-type operations
- set upcooldownVery important, it is recommended not to exceed 500 requests per IP per hour
- Don't fight the CAPTCHA, just change the IP to save more time than cracking it.
QA time
Q: How often is it appropriate to switch IPs?
A: It is recommended to change a batch every 5-10 minutes for ordinary business, and can be shortened to 1-3 minutes for important business. ipipgo's Enterprise Edition Dynamic Residential Package supports second switching.
Q: How can I prevent my IP from being recognized as a proxy?
A: Three tips: ① use residential IP ② set random request interval ③ with browser fingerprinting disguise
Q: Which package is the most cost-effective to choose?
A: Individual users choose dynamic standard version ($7.67 / GB), enterprise-level data collection with dynamic enterprise version ($9.47 / GB), the need for a fixed IP choose static residential ($35 / IP)
Speak from the heart.
Engaging in IP rotation is like stir-frying, and controlling the fire is the most critical. With ipipgo's client there is a hidden feature - intelligent mode will automatically adjust the IP switching strategy according to the current network conditions. The last time I helped a client do price monitoring, I used this feature to raise the success rate from 67% to 89%, the effect is really top.
One last reminder: don't put your eggs in one basket! It is recommended to prepare 3-5 IP pools to rotate at the same time. In the event of an unexpected situation (such as the operator of a certain place pumping), immediately switch the IP resources of other regions, which is the true essence of intelligent rotation.

