Normal Proxy

One way to bypass parsing protection is to use a proxy server. After all, collecting information is most often done through special software. And it can be automatically blocked. But not when a proxy or VPN is used.

It is recommended to use private IPv6 proxies with dedicated IP in order to work with Instagram correctly, and most importantly - securely. With such connection interception of traffic is practically impossible, directly Instagram also will not ban the connection.

To connect a VPN extension to Selenium, you can follow these steps:

Install a VPN extension in your browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox).

Use Selenium to open the browser with the VPN extension enabled.

Connect to the VPN using the extension's API (if available) or by automating the extension's UI.

Here's an example using Python and Chrome

Install a VPN extension:

For this example, we'll use the "Holiday" VPN extension for Chrome. You can install it from the Chrome Web Store: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/holiday-vpn-unblock-webs/bhlhgkdgcbhbjnjlfhkjpjikfhjjlkpk

Open the browser with the VPN extension enabled:

from selenium import webdriver
from selenium.webdriver.chrome.options import Options

options = Options()
options.add_extension("path/to/holiday-vpn-unblock-webs.crx")

driver = webdriver.Chrome(options=options)
driver.get("https://www.example.com")

Connect to the VPN using the extension's API (if available).

Currently, there is no public API for the "Holiday" VPN extension. In this case, you can automate the extension's UI to connect to the VPN.

from selenium.webdriver.common.by import By
from selenium.webdriver.support.ui import WebDriverWait
from selenium.webdriver.support import expected_conditions as EC

# Locate the VPN connect button
connect_button = driver.find_element(By.CSS_SELECTOR, "#vpn-connect-button")

# Click the connect button
connect_button.click()

# Wait for the connection to be established
WebDriverWait(driver, 10).until(EC.invisibility_of_element(By.CSS_SELECTOR, "#vpn-connect-button"))

Note that this example assumes the VPN extension has a UI element with the ID vpn-connect-button. You'll need to inspect the extension's UI and update the CSS selector accordingly.

Keep in mind that using a VPN extension in Selenium might not be the most reliable or efficient way to simulate a user in a real-world scenario. VPNs can also introduce additional latency and may not be suitable for performance testing. Instead, consider using a proxy service or a VPN service with an API for more reliable and efficient testing.

To check if the proxy server is working, follow these steps:

1. Open your web browser or software that uses the proxy server.

2. Visit a website that displays your public IP address, such as whatismyip.com.

3. Before making any changes to your browser or software settings, take note of your current IP address.

4. Configure your browser or software to use the proxy server you've chosen. If you're unsure how to do this, refer to the instructions provided in the previous answer.

5. Refresh the page with the IP address displayer (e.g., whatismyip.com).

6. Compare the new IP address displayed on the page to the one you noted earlier. If the IP address has changed, the proxy server is working correctly.

Alternatively, you can use a proxy checker tool or website that tests your proxy server's connection and anonymity. Keep in mind that some proxy servers may not work with certain websites or services, so you may need to try different proxies to find one that works for your specific needs.

It is a proxy that everyone can connect to. That is, it handles absolutely all requests without interacting with the traffic in any way, without monitoring its packets.