How to use Hong Kong cross-border node? Cross-border business quick configuration tutorial and optimization

Hands-on teaching you to play Hong Kong cross-border nodes

Recently a lot of cross-border e-commerce friends are asking, how to use the Hong Kong node to engage in business speed. This matter is frankly with the opening of the highway to choose the right lane, choose the right proxy IP service provider directly determines the business to run smoothly or not. Today we take our own products ipipgo example, teach you how to three steps in place.

Why does it have to be a Hong Kong node?

The advantages of the Hong Kong node are like a courier station at your doorstep - close physical distance and low network latency. Especially to do the Southeast Asian market, the actual test with Hong Kong cross-border dedicated line than direct connection faster than 30% more than. The point is coming:Don't pick a regular data center IPThe most important thing to remember is that you have to use cross-border routes that are specifically optimized for the purpose, or else the money is spent and the results are wasted.

 Extract Hong Kong static IP with ipipgo's API example
import requests

api_url = "https://api.ipipgo.com/get?country=HK&type=static"
response = requests.get(api_url)
proxy_config = {
    "http": f "http://{response.json()['ip']}:{response.json()['port']}",
    "https": f "http://{response.json()['ip']}:{response.json()['port']}"
}

Configuration process that even a novice can handle

Don't be intimidated by the technical jargon, in practice it's pretty much like installing a cell phone app:

1. Choose from the ipipgo websiteCross-border international special linePackages (don't make the mistake of choosing Dynamic Residential)
2. After downloading the dedicated client, select "Hong Kong - Cross Border Edition" for your region.
3. Change the business system request address to a proxy server address

Here's a pitfall to watch out for:Don't open the global agent.The only thing you need to do is to let the business system traffic go through the proxy! You only need to let the business system traffic go through the proxy, and the other traffic still goes through the local network. ipipgo's client has a smart routing function, check the box "Proxy specified ports only" and you're done.

This is how to adjust the lag

Don't be in a hurry to curse when you run into high latency, try these three tricks:

Frequently Asked Questions First Aid Kit

Q: What should I do if I suddenly can't connect while I'm using it?
A: Eighty percent of the IP is the target site ban, go to ipipgo background point "emergency replacement" button, within 5 seconds to give you a new IP.

Q: What is the difference between different packages?
A: Dynamic IP is suitable for brushing data crawler, static IP is suitable for store operation. Cross-border business directly onCross-border international special lineIt's not much more expensive than the regular package but it's much more stable.

Q: Can I try it out?
A: ipipgo sends 500MB of traffic to new users, which is enough to test the basic functions. It is recommended to take this to test the business system compatibility before buying the package.

Budget-saving shenanigans.

Finally, I'll teach you a money-saving tip:Don't just buy the most expensive package!First buy the standard version of the dynamic residential, submit a work order in the background to apply for "cross-border acceleration package", so that you can enjoy the speed of the dedicated line but only pay according to the ordinary package. This hidden function customer service will not take the initiative to say, but it does work.

To be honest, the proxy IP thing is a penny a penny. ipipgo's Hong Kong cross-border node our team tested, the peak packet loss rate can be controlled in the 3% below, than some of the blowing on the day of the brand is much more reliable. Especially their TK line, do live with goods with this can lose a few hair.