pptp node: PPTP node setup and use tutorials

What the hell is a PPTP node?

People keep asking what a PPTP node is, and to be clear it'sAn old way of surfing the web with a proxy IP. This stuff comes with windows, you don't have to install software to use it. For example, it's like the hotspot feature that comes with your router, except that it's connected to someone else's network channel.

Now a lot of friends engaged in data collection are still using this, why? Because it has good compatibility with old devices and the setup is not complicated. But be careful, many of the new proxy service providers do not support PPTP, but we areipipgoThis feature is also retained in the Static Residential package, which specifically caters to the needs of older subscribers.

Teach you to build PPTP proxy by hand

First, go to ipipgo website to buy a static residence package, choose the one that costs $35/month. After you buy it, go to the user center, click "Generate PPTP Configuration" button, you will see this message:

Server address: us-nyc-pptp.ipipgo.net
Username: user123456
Password: 9a7b2c8d

Windows setup highlights here:

1. Find "Network and Sharing Center" in the control panel.
2. Select "Connect to workspace" when setting up a new connection.
3. Enter the server address on the "Use my Internet connection" screen.
4. Account password to fill in the credentials received in the mail

There's a pitfall to be aware of with cell phone settings:安卓系统现在默认隐藏PPTP选项了。得先进”更多连接设置”，长按””图标5秒才会显示旧协议选项。

Why do older drivers choose ipipgo?

There are fewer and fewer service providers on the market that do PPTP, mainly because of these three things:

Special mention of theirTK Line，虽然价格贵点（得找客服单独报价），但能压到100ms以内。上次有个做跨境电商的朋友说，用这个专线传产品图比普通线路快3倍不止。

Guidelines on demining of common problems

Q: I connect to PPTP but can't open the webpage?
First check the local DNS, change the auto get to 114.114.114.114 try. If it does not work, it is likely that the MTU value of the problem, change the value from 1500 to 1492 immediately see the effect.

Q: How do I set up my Apple phone?
PPTP support has been removed from iOS since version 11, so you have to use ipipgo's client app, and select "Socks5 Proxy Mode" in the settings, which is almost the same as PPTP, but also faster.

Q: How do you address enterprise-level needs?
Ask their technical customer service directly forCross-border special line programIt supports binding 5 export IPs at the same time, and a customer doing overseas payment said that the success rate of API call soared from 78% to 99% after using this solution.

Here's how to choose a package.

Newbies are advised to buy firstStatic Home Package(35 yuan / month), this package in the PPTP nodes are exclusive IP. a reptile old brother to share experience: dynamic IP is easy to be blocked, change to static collection success rate directly doubled.

Recommended for large quantitiesDynamic Residential Enterprise EditionAlthough the unit price looks expensive ($9.47/GB), the measured traffic consumption is 30% less than the standard version. because their enterprise version has a smart routing function, which automatically selects the optimal path to transfer data.

As a final reminder, the PPTP protocol is convenient but not as secure as the newer protocols. If you are dealing with sensitive business, it is recommended to pair it with ipipgo'sHTTPS proxyUse them together so as to retain compatibility and improve security.