Mobile crawler proxy solution_4G dynamic IP simulation mobile network environment

Why do real cellular network environments need 4G dynamic IPs?

When doing mobile data collection, many platforms will identify crawler behavior by IP features. Ordinary server room IPs or home broadband IPs are easy to be labeled as"Not a real user"The dynamic IP assigned by the 4G base station can perfectly simulate the environment of cell phone internet access. This type of IP has three key features: direct allocation by the operator, a large number of IP pools, and a high frequency of automatic switching.

Take the 4G dynamic agent provided by ipipgo as an example, their IP pool covers the base stations of the three major carriers, and the effective duration of each IP is controlled to be 3-15 minutes, this kind ofNatural switching mechanismExact replica of the behavioral patterns of real users using the mobile network.

Three Detection Hurdles Mobile Crawlers Must Bypass

First level: IP purity test
Using the server room proxy is easily associated with the data center IP segment by the anti-crawl system. ipipgo's 4G proxy obtains IPs directly from the carrier's base station, and the IP type is displayed as"Family Mobile Network"

Level 2: Device Fingerprint Association
Frequent IP changes require synchronized clearing of the device cache, and it is recommended to regenerate the User-Agent for each request. ipipgo's automatic session hold feature can be used to maintain the consistency of the device fingerprint when switching IPs.

Level 3: Behavioral Trajectory Analysis
Avoid initiating requests at fixed intervals, it is recommended to set a random delay of 0.5-3 seconds. ipipgo provides theIP area targeting featureThe base station characteristics that ensure that the same geographic location is maintained after IP switching

Dynamic IP vs Static IP how to choose

Both agent types have their own advantages in mobile scenarios:

- When you need to maintain login status (e.g., e-commerce data collection), select static IP to maintain the session
- For high-frequency data capture (e.g., real-time price comparison), dynamic IPs are more conducive to avoiding frequency control.
- For geographically sensitive businesses, it is recommended to use ipipgo'sBTS (Base Station Location Services)Targeting city-specific IPs

Proxy configuration in three steps

In the case of the Python crawler, for example, using ipipgo's 4G proxy only:

1. Get the API extraction link in the console
2. Setting the automatic IP change cycle (5-10 minutes recommended)
3. Add X-Forwarded-For parameter to the request header to simulate a real device

import requests
proxies = {
    "http": "http://user:pass@gateway.ipipgo.com:9020",
    "https": "http://user:pass@gateway.ipipgo.com:9020"
}
resp = requests.get("destination URL", proxies=proxies, timeout=15)

Be aware of these four problems

Q: Why is the IP still recognized after switching?
A: Check whether the request header carries the proxy feature, it is recommended to turn off the Proxy-Connection parameter and use ipipgo'sTransparent proxy modelThese details can be handled automatically

Q: Do I have to use 4G network to access some apps?
A: This situation requires the use of ipipgo'sTerminal IP Binding FunctionThe proxy IP is bound to the physical SIM card, completely replicating the cell phone base station Internet environment.

Q: What should I do if I don't have enough IPs for highly concurrent requests?
A: Turn on ipipgo'sConcurrent Channel AccelerationA single account can get 200+ valid IPs at the same time, and each IP runs independently without interfering with each other.

Q: How can I verify if the agent is in effect?
A: Access provided by ipipgoEnvironmental Detection InterfaceThis will return information about the location, operator and IP type of the currently used base station.

Why Professional Teams Use Residential Agents

Compared to traditional proxies, ipipgo's 4G residential proxies have three irreplaceable features:

1. IP source is the real cell phone user's Internet line, and will not be listed in the public proxy blacklist
2. Support TCP / UDP full protocol, especially suitable for the need of WebSocket long connection scenarios
3. Each IP maintains a maximum of 3 connections at the same time, to avoid triggering the wind control due to port overloading

Particularly in response to the new human-authentication system, the residential agent'slow anomaly raterespond in singinghigh credibilityIt can significantly reduce the validation pop-up frequency. According to the real test data, after using ipipgo dynamic proxy, the request success rate of mobile crawler can be increased from 38% to 91%.