How to choose between dynamic residential proxy and static residential proxy

Nowadays, more and more overseas proxy service providers support dynamic residential IP and static residential IP. Many friends are wondering, what is the difference between the two? Which one is better? In fact, there is no better one, only which one is more suitable for your business.

Both dynamic residential IP and static residential IP come from real residential IP addresses, can provide IP anonymity, and both simulate real IP addresses. The biggest difference is that one rotates at random intervals, while the other does not. Here we will introduce them in detail for your reference.

1. What is a static residential IP?
Static residential IP, also known as sticky IP, is a fixed IP address assigned to users by ISPs, which does not change when connected to the Internet. Users always access the network from a fixed IP address and always use the same IP address when connected to the Internet. Static residential IP is usually more common when specific network functions or external access services are required, such as running servers, hosting websites, etc. It is also more commonly used for account management to meet business needs that require long-term login from the same address.

2. What is a dynamic residential IP?
A dynamic residential IP, also known as a rotating proxy, is an IP address assigned to a user by an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that may change at certain intervals. Every time a user reconnects to the Internet, the ISP assigns the user a new IP address. Dynamic IP addresses are commonly used in most home and personal Internet connections. Changes to dynamic residential IPs are automatic and require no intervention from the user.

Dynamic residential IPs are closer to real private IP addresses. When you send a request, it goes through a real user when accessing the web instead of through a data center. Requests from residential proxies stand out for their authenticity, allowing you to collect public data efficiently.

With a dynamic residential proxy IP, you can select a specific geographical location (e.g. country, city or mobile operator, etc.) and browse the web as a real user from that area. Therefore, it provides additional security and anonymity because the requests you send to the server come from different IP addresses, from unrelated geographical locations.

3. The difference between dynamic residential IP and static residential IP The above is an introduction to each, and the following is a comparison between dynamic residential IP and static residential IP:

Dynamic residential IP is suitable for most home and personal Internet connections, so it is more similar to real users. Static residential IP is suitable for users with specific needs, such as server management or users who provide external services.
A dynamic residential IP changes periodically, whereas a static residential IP remains the same.
Dynamic residential IP is usually obtained from the ISP through the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), while static residential IP is manually configured by the user after negotiation with the ISP based on demand.
Dynamic residential IPs provide a certain degree of anonymity and privacy protection. Due to the change of address, dynamic residential IPs can assign new IP addresses in different network sessions, making it difficult to track the user's network activities. In contrast, static IP addresses remain unchanged throughout the network session and are relatively more likely to be tracked and located. In addition, dynamic residential IPs are usually cheaper and easier to obtain than static IPs, which makes them the first choice for personal networks.

4. In conclusion, these two types of proxies are good choices for users who need high anonymity, stability, and simulation of real people. However, you also need to choose whether to use dynamic residential IP or static residential IP according to specific usage needs and network environment: for example, users who run social media accounts and overseas stores can choose static residential IP, which is less likely to be monitored by the platform and affect account security. If you need to obtain data, market research, and obtain accurate data for the brand, dynamic residential IP is more suitable.