How to Properly Impersonate Client in yt-dlp for Better Download Success?

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yo, i’ve been using yt-dlp for a while, and impersonate client yt-dlp is def a game-changer.

one thing i’ve noticed is that some sites block based on IP, not just user-agent. so, using a VPN or proxy with yt-dlp can help. just add `--proxy` flag with your proxy details.

also, if you’re dealing with mobile sites, try using mobile user-agent strings. they’re less likely to be blocked compared to desktop ones.

btw, if you’re into automation, check out `yt-dlp-batch` scripts. they let you run multiple impersonate client yt-dlp commands in one go. super handy for bulk downloads.

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