For all types of IPs, if abused, they may ultimately be blocked. For instance, frequently sending requests to the same website from the same IP proxy may result in the IP being blocked by that website.
To avoid access restrictions or bans due to frequent requests or fixed IP addresses, a simple and effective strategy is to implement the following two settings in your data scraping tool:
① Set a request interval: You need to establish a reasonable interval between each network request, known as a request rate limit. This mimics the browsing behavior of human users and avoids being flagged as malicious by target websites due to excessively fast request speeds. By adjusting this interval, you can ensure that your scraping activities do not overload the target server, thereby reducing the risk of being banned.
② Enable random IP rotation: Another crucial step is to configure your scraping tool to use a random IP option. This means that each outgoing network request will be made through a different IP address, further obscuring your true identity and location. This can be achieved through the use of IP proxies. Since each request originates from a different IP address, the target website will find it difficult to track and identify your scraping behavior, thereby increasing your chances of successfully obtaining data.