
Manually filling in a proxy server address? Handy guide to avoid the pitfalls
Engaged in data collection or batch registration of the old iron understand, manually fill in the proxy address if not whole right, minutes not connected to the Internet can not find the reason. Today do not talk about false, directly on the dry goods to teach you how to get a stable and accurate manual proxy settings.
Step 1: Find the right place to get a reliable agent
Don't use those free proxies on the internet, nine times out of ten they are all pits - either slow to a snail's pace or not working after two days of use. Here we have to favor our own productsipipgo, his Dynamic Residential Proxy is as low as $7+ for 1 G, and it works with direct API withdrawals:
import requests
Example of getting a proxy (remember to replace your account)
api_url = "https://api.ipipgo.com/getproxy?type=dynamic&count=1"
response = requests.get(api_url)
proxy = response.json()['data'][0]
print(f "Available proxies: {proxy['ip']}:{proxy['port']}")
After getting the proxy address, pay attention to the protocol type, http and socks5 settings are not the same, wrong directly blind!
Browser settings in action (with a guide to avoiding the pitfalls)
Take Chrome for example:
- Three dots in the upper right corner → Settings → Advanced → System → Open Proxy Settings
- Don't rush to fill in the manual proxy settings there!Turn off the auto-detect setting firstThis thing's always jerking off.
- After filling in the IP and port, remember to check the box "Use the same proxy for all protocols" (especially if you are using the socks5 protocol).
⚠️ Key Reminder: Be sure to turn on after setting upipipgo's test pageSee if the IP has changed, what you see with the naked eye is the most reliable!
How to go proxy in code? Look here!
Python Sr. Watch this:
import requests
proxies = {
'http': 'http://用户名:密码@12.34.56.78:8888',
'https': 'http://用户名:密码@12.34.56.78:8888'
}
resp = requests.get('https://example.com', proxies=proxies)
print(resp.status_code)
Caution! When using ipipgo's proxy:
- Dynamic homes should be authenticated with account passwords
- Static residential direct IP whitelisting
- TK leased line must use a specific port (you have to ask customer service for documentation on this)
Must See QA: The Pit That 90%'s Fall Into
Q:What should I do if I can't get on the Internet after filling out the proxy?
A: In this order to troubleshoot: 1. check the IP port there is no copying error 2. confirm that the protocol type is correct 3. try to turn off the firewall 4. use the ipipgo client to connect with one click
Q: What should I do if the agent keeps dropping out?
A: Dynamic proxy itself will change IP, the need for a long connection to select theStatic Residential AgentsOr the enterprise version of the dynamic proxy, 35 bucks a month static IP can be as stable as an old dog
Q: What if I want to use more than one agent at the same time?
A: Don't cut manually! Use the API provided by ipipgo to rotate IPs directly, or go to their client tool, which can set an automatic switching interval
How do you choose a package without spending a fortune?
| Business Type | Recommended Packages | monthly cost |
|---|---|---|
| crawler collection | Dynamic residential (standard) | 7.67 Yuan/GB |
| Account Registration | Static homes | 35RMB/IP |
| overseas e-commerce | cross-border rail line | Contact Customer Service |
Lastly, a piece of cold knowledge: manual proxy setting is recommended with Firefox, its proxy configuration is more stable than Chrome. If you are too lazy to do so, you can directly download ipipgo's client, and you will be able to hook up the proxy in three seconds, which is much less troublesome than setting it up by yourself.

