If you watched our previous videos on sneaker copping,
you know that it's impossible to get your hands on limited-edition kicks
without proxies. We know that this is one of the most confusing parts of the sneaker game.
That's why we will be explaining sneaker proxies for beginners in this video.
If you’re brand new to the sneaker game, you probably don’t even know what proxy server is.
But don’t worry, I’ll explain. Think of a proxy server as a middleman
between you and the internet. Instead of connecting to a website directly,
a proxy server will route your connection through itself,
sending the request on your behalf. It will then return the website’s response, also through
itself. While doing so, the proxy will strip away your IP addresses and replace it with its own.
What’s an IP address and why does the proxy remove it? An IP address is just a string of numbers
separated by dots. This address is assigned to you by your Internet Service provider to
identify your device on the internet or a local network. Each time you connect to a website,
it identifies you by your IP address. So, to put it simply, proxies are just
different IP addresses you can use with your bot, so nobody knows that you're using it.
So, why do you need them? Here's the truth. Just like bots, proxies aren't always necessary. If
you want to cop just one pair of sneakers, go ahead and try your luck without proxies. Sure,
your chances will be slim, but it's worth a shot. Though, if you decide to power up with
some proxies, you'll get several attempts to nab your kicks. And with thousands of
people trying to do the same, you'll be greatly increasing your odds of success.
The reason why you need several different IPs is because most sneaker stores hate bots. That's why
they implement strict measures to detect and ban botting. So, if you already have a bot lined up,
we highly recommend getting proxies. Otherwise, you'll make it way too easy for websites to detect
what you're doing and will probably result in a permanent ban on your IP address.
Another benefit is location. Proxies can make it look like you're connecting from any part
of the world. It's very important to choose the right IP location when you're copping sneakers.
Let's say the seller is located in the US, so you'll need proxies from the States – ideally
NY, Virginia, or Chicago. This way, you'll speed up your connection and avoid IP blocks.
Knowing this, you probably agree that you’ll be needing proxies if you're
serious about copping sneakers. What now?
The first thing you should do is figure out which type of proxies to get.
If you’ve done your research, you’ve probably noticed people debating if datacenter or
residential proxies are the best. Let’s take a closer look at these two types.
Datacenter proxies are like remote computers that stand between you and the internet.
They are hosted by various secondary corporations that provide cloud hosting services, which means
that they're in no way associated with Internet service providers. Meanwhile,
residential proxies are IP addresses assigned to homeowners by internet companies. In other words,
they belong to someone’s computer, phone, or even smart TV on a high speed home network.
These two types have several significant differences. Datacenter proxies are faster
than residential IPs. However, most websites can quickly figure out that you use them
and block you. On the other hand, residential proxies are a bit slower and more expensive,
but they only get blocked if you’re not careful with what you’re doing. Furthermore,
these proxies can hold the same IP for a longer time, which is just enough to
complete the purchase with the same IP. This ability is called sticky sessions.
However, there’s also a third type of proxy which is growing in popularity - ISP proxies.
They attempt to combine the best qualities of the first two types.
In essence, they’re the same datacenter IPs,
only registered with an internet service provider. These proxies are fast and can look real a real
person. That’s why we recommend using either residential or ISP proxies for sneaker copping.
There's another important thing you need to know. Sneaker proxies go hand in hand with
CAPTCHA proxies. It means that you might need both of them. So, let's talk more about CAPTCHA proxies
CAPTCHA is a security measure used to protect against malicious botting activity.
You've definitely encountered them before. Let me refresh your memory. Image CAPTCHA
challenge looks like a grid of 9 images and asks you to click on something specific,
like a fire hydrant or traffic light. There's no way your bot could solve it on its own.
However, with a bit of help, it could quickly solve one-click CAPTCHA,
which simply asks you to click a checkbox if you're not a robot. They’re usually placed
right at the checkout to filter out the bot purchases. So, the purpose of CAPTCHA proxies
is to make sure that your bot will get the kind of CAPTCHA it can quickly solve on its own.
Here's how everything works. Before presenting a user with its anti-botting system called
reCaptcha, Google will check if the sessions are logged into a trusted Google account.
To determine whether the account is trustworthy, Google considers its age, usage, sign-in IP,
and creation method. That's why you should buy or create some Google accounts, load them into your
bot's captcha harvester and assign your CAPTCHA proxies to each of the accounts. Then, by watching
some Youtube videos directly in your harvester, you'll create a genuine activity for the account.
And just like that, your accounts should look human enough to get one-click captchas.
Your next step is to figure out which proxy providers are best for you.
To help you out, we published Proxy Market Research and it includes everything you need
to know about the best providers on the market. There's a link in the description below.
That's pretty much everything you need to know about Sneaker proxies as a beginner.
If you’re still not sure where to get a bot or sneaker proxies, these videos will
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