
Hands-on with City IP Switching
Recently, I've been asked how to make my account look like I'm logging in from another city. This thing is not difficult, the key is to find the right tool. Today we commonly used ipipgo take a chestnut, teach you how to switch the city IP like a local.
Why do I need to change my city IP?
Let's take a practical example: if you are doing e-commerce and want to send promotional information to customers in different regions, you can double the push effect by logging into the background with your local IP. There are also some doing local life services, with the target city IP operation account, the platform to give more accurate traffic. Here is the key point:IP affiliation directly affects business resultsIt's the same thing as choosing a location for a brick and mortar store.
Choose your tools by looking at these doorways
There are a variety of tools on the market, we have to keep our eyes peeled. Three hard indicators must be met:
1. real IP (don't use server room IP)
2. Support multi-city switching
3. can be used stably for a long time
Dynamic residential proxies like ipipgo's are pretty reliable and directly interface with local broadband resources. Whisper a tip: theirStatic Home PackageIdeal for businesses that need a fixed IP, 35 bucks a month is cheaper than buying milk tea.
| Package Type | Applicable Scenarios |
|---|---|
| Dynamic Standard Edition | Daily data collection |
| Dynamic Enterprise Edition | Multi-account management |
| Static homes | Long-term fixed IP requirements |
Four Steps to Practice
Here's an example for the web side (mobile is easier):
1. Login to ipipgo backend to get API key.
2. Select the target city in the authentication settings
3. Copy the proxy connection information
4. Fill in the proxy parameters in your browser's network settings.
Watch this space. Choose the right protocol typeIf you are using http and socks5, don't confuse them. If you can't connect, it's probably because you've filled in the wrong port number, so double-check your configuration file.
Frequently Asked Questions First Aid Kit
Q: Can't open the webpage after switching?
A: First ping the proxy server, if the packet loss is serious, change the node. ipipgo background has a real-time speed measurement function, choose the node with low latency.
Q: What if I need to change IP frequently?
A: Use their dynamic package with this Python script to switch automatically:
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('https://example.com', proxies=proxies)
Don't step on these potholes.
1. Don't buy a shared IP for cheap, the risk of being blocked is high.
2. Check the IP address before important operations (ipipgo has a detection tool in the background).
3. Traffic package will be automatically suspended when it is used up, remember to set up a reminder.
One final rant: choose a service provider for long-term stability. Those like ipipgo that can directly interface with carrier resources are much more reliable than second hand dealers. TheirTK LineIt is especially stable for doing overseas business.

