What does concurrent requests mean when using a proxy IP?

Many friends who have done data collection should know that there is a concurrent request parameter when selecting a proxy IP. What does this parameter mean? Many novices may not understand it very well. In fact, the concurrent request of the proxy IP refers to sending multiple requests to the target server at the same time to improve the efficiency and speed of the request. Under normal circumstances, we use a single IP address to send a request, and the server will process and respond to the request. However, when we need to send a large number of requests, we need to increase the concurrency, and the server also needs to process each request.

For beginners, if you want to fully understand concurrent requests, you first need to understand the role of proxy IP. Proxy IP refers to sending requests through a middleman (proxy server) to protect the real IP address. When using a proxy IP, you can choose to send multiple requests at the same time, which is a concurrent request, also generally called concurrency. In this way, each request will use a different proxy IP address, thereby dispersing the load on the server and improving the efficiency and speed of the request.

There are many ways to implement concurrent requests, one of the common ways is to use multiple threads or processes to send requests. By creating multiple threads or processes, each thread or process is responsible for sending a request and processing it after receiving the response. In this way, multiple requests can be sent at the same time, thereby speeding up the processing of requests. However, this is generally not something we need to worry about. Generally, enterprises and users directly purchase the services of proxy IP service providers, and they will make corresponding configurations.

When using proxy IP concurrent requests, please note the following points:

1. Remember to choose the right concurrency. The higher the concurrency, the better. If the concurrency is too high, it may cause the server to be overloaded and even controlled by the target server; if the concurrency is too low, the advantages of the proxy IP cannot be fully utilized. Generally speaking, you can choose the right concurrency based on the performance and stability of the target server.
2. Remember to choose a reliable proxy IP. The quality and stability of the proxy IP have a great impact on the effect of concurrent requests. Choosing a high-quality, stable and reliable proxy IP can improve the request success rate and response speed.
3. Handle abnormal situations that may occur in concurrent requests in a timely manner. Due to the instability of the network environment or the rules of the target server, abnormal situations such as request timeouts and disconnections may occur. When using concurrent requests, these abnormal situations need to be properly handled to ensure the stability and reliability of the requests.

In summary, increasing concurrent requests appropriately when using proxy IP is a way to improve request efficiency and speed. By sending multiple requests at the same time and using different proxy IP addresses, the request processing speed can be increased. However, when using concurrent requests, you need to pay attention to the appropriate number of concurrent requests to ensure that it does not affect the other party's server.