Which type of IP should TikTok operations use?

Whether it is e-commerce operation or personal IP creation, TikTok is an indispensable platform with large traffic. However, operating TikTok will inevitably face network problems. If there is no proper solution, it will not only be difficult to obtain traffic, but also face the risk of account suspension. Therefore, it is very important to choose a reliable network and use it reasonably.

Ⅰ. Types of IP

1. Data Center IP

Data center IP, also known as computer room IP, is an IP address provided by an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and assigned to a specific computer room. These IP addresses are usually hosted on servers in a data center and are used to forward network requests through remote servers. The advantages of data center IP are relatively low price, fast speed, high network stability, and are suitable for business scenarios that require a large number of operations.

2. Residential IP

Residential IP is an IP address assigned by an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to individuals or home users. It has the same characteristics as ordinary Internet users, such as non-consecutive numbers and dispersed distribution. At the same time, residential IP addresses are associated with specific, real geographical locations, and are more like real users.

Dedicated static residential proxy IP allows users to use the same IP for a long time instead of constantly rotating IPs, which can further reduce the risk of being identified as abnormal behavior. Therefore, it has a significant advantage: higher authenticity and credibility, and it is not easy to be blocked when accessing some restricted and high-threshold resources. Correspondingly, compared with data center IPs, residential IPs are relatively slower and more expensive.

3. Native IP

Native IP can be understood as "local IP", which refers to the IP address of the same country where it is registered and actually used. It can be directly allocated and used by regional Internet registration agencies and is mostly used in commercial and enterprise networks. In other words, native IP will have higher credibility and is suitable for scenarios with strict geographical requirements. Of course, the price will also be higher.

Ⅱ. IP Selection

1. According to IP type

TikTok has very strict requirements on the network environment. The authenticity of data center IP is low, and many data center IPs have been abused in the past. Therefore, this type of IP is easier to identify and control, so it is better to choose exclusive dedicated static residential proxy IP and native IP. For example, IPFoxy has a large number of exclusive dedicated static residential proxy IPs. I use the residential area A with the word Pro, which is a native IP.

2. Based on IP purity

Choose an exclusive, high-purity IP and avoid using a public IP used by multiple people. Each platform will have its own IP blacklist. If a user using a certain IP performs an improper operation, the IP will be marked as "blacklisted." Obviously, the more users an IP has, the lower the purity, the higher the risk of violation and the possibility of being marked. If the IP used is associated or overlaps with the IP in the blacklist, the network conditions will inevitably fail to meet the standards, thus affecting the normal operation of the TikTok account.

Therefore, it is best to use a dedicated clean IP for a TikTok account, which can greatly reduce the risk of abnormalities. For example, the proxy I use, IPFoxy, has a very good purity, and it is extremely pure when tested. I have not had any problems so far.

3. According to the connection stability

In addition to IP type and purity, the stability and speed of the network connection is also an important indicator. If the connection is too slow and the frequency of disconnection is high, it will inevitably have a great negative impact on the advancement of operational processes such as video uploading and user interaction, resulting in inefficiency and poor user experience.

Ⅲ. Final Thoughts

The network selection for TikTok's operations involves many factors. Understanding network requirements and related indicators, choosing appropriate IPs and using them reasonably are of great help to TikTok's operations.