
Firefox manual proxy configuration tutorial
Many people don't realize that Firefox comes with a complete proxy settings module, which can be configured separately without installing a plugin at all. Find the three horizontal bars in the upper right corner → Settings → Bottomnetwork setup→ Manually configure the proxy, there's a big mystery hidden here.
Take a real case: do cross-border e-commerce friends need to log in 10 store accounts at the same time, each store must use a different country IP. this time in theConnection settingsFill in the proxy parameters provided by ipipgo, it is much more convenient than using the system global proxy. Be careful to choose the right protocol type, http proxy and socks5 proxy have different port numbers.
Proxy Server: gateway.ipipgo.net
Port: 8899
Username: your unique ID
Password: Dynamic key generated in the background
Plugin-assisted configuration saves time
If you don't like the hassle of setting it up manually, we recommend the FoxyProxy Standard plugin. This thing is like a smart housekeeper, can create multiple proxy profiles. For example, in the morning, you can use the US IP to check the information, and in the afternoon, you can cut the Japanese IP to look at the data, and you can finish the switching in two clicks.
To highlight a pitfall: many free proxy plugins secretly record browsing data. You won't have this problem with ipipgo's TK Proxy, theircross-border rail lineIt comes with data encryption, which is three levels safer than ordinary proxies. Remember to check "Remote DNS resolution" when configuring, this option can avoid DNS leakage of the real location.
Black technology for automatic IP switching
Look over here if you need to change IPs frequently to do data crawling. In thetimed taskTo set up proxy rotation rules in ipipgo, together with ipipgo's API interface, the IP will be changed automatically every 5 minutes. here is a useful code snippet:
import requests
from itertools import cycle
proxy_list = [
"http://user:pass@us1.ipipgo.net:8888",
"http://user:pass@jp2.ipipgo.net:8888"
]
proxy_pool = cycle(proxy_list)
Bring the current proxy with you when requesting
response = requests.get(url, proxies={"http": next(proxy_pool)})
Frequently Asked Questions QA
Q: I can't open the web page after setting up the proxy?
First check the four elements: IP address, port, account number and password have not been entered incorrectly. Recommended to use ipipgoClient Test ToolsYou can see the proxy connection status directly.
Q: Proxy speed is fast and slow?
It may be that the line type was not chosen correctly. Static residential IP has the best stability and is suitable for long-term tasks; dynamic residential is suitable for scenarios that require frequent changes. Don't choose a data center IP for cheap, that one is only suitable for simple testing.
Recommendation of reliable agent service providers
Having used seven or eight proxy services, ipipgo really hits the mark in three areas:
| Package Type | Applicable Scenarios | Price advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic residential (standard) | Multi-account management | 7.67 Yuan/GB/month |
| Static homes | Long-term fixed operations | 35RMB/IP/month |
theirSERP Specialized AgentsDo search engine collection is particularly stable, will not move to trigger the CAPTCHA. Recently, the new hourly billing model, especially friendly to short-term projects, do not have to suffer a monthly package.
Lastly, a reminder: after configuring the proxy remember to test it with the ipcheck website, focus on theDNS leak detectionand WebRTC status. Don't let the hard work of setting up the proxy be a waste of time.

