Best Practices for Using Proxy with Scrapy: How to Avoid Getting Blocked?

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Totally agree with the rotating proxies tip! I’ve been using proxy with Scrapy for a while now, and I’ve found that Bright Data’s proxy network is a lifesaver. Their IPs are super reliable, and they have a ton of locations to choose from.

Also, don’t forget to use middleware like Scrapy-Rotating-Proxies or Scrapy-UserAgents. They make it so much easier to automate the rotation and randomization.

One thing I’d add—monitor your scrape in real-time. Tools like Scrapy Cloud or even just logging your requests can help you spot issues before they blow up.

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