Will my IP get banned from Google for using Google Maps or search scrapers?
A lot of users worry about this.
You want to scrape Google, LinkedIn, Twitter, or some other platform using Lobstr.io, but you are concerned your personal IP might get flagged or permanently banned.
The good news is simple: No. Your personal IP address is never involved.
Lobstr.io is fully cloud-based. All scrapers run from our servers using our proxy system. Your network is never exposed to the websites being scraped.
How does it exactly work?
We primarily do in 2 ways:
Cloud Infrastructure
Rotating Proxies
All scrapers run from our cloud systems. When you start a scraping task, it does not run on your computer.
Your IP address is not used to send requests to Google, Facebook, or anyone else.
This means your personal IP stays untouched.
P.S. You can launch the scraper, close the window or even turn off your system and check back later to view the collected data.
We have a pool of rotating proxies that spreads out requests over multiple IPs. This is like having a bunch of different “virtual” connections.
This helps avoid bans and rate limits.
Our system rotates and distributes traffic in a way that looks natural and safe to the target platform.
Some scrapers need a logged-in account to access certain data. This includes Twitter, Facebook Pages, Sales Navigator, and Leboncoin.
Why do we need your account?
To interact with the platform as you and collect data.
We do not use fake accounts, since that goes against most platforms' terms of service and is considered fraud.
But will your account get banned?
Not if you respect the rate limits.
We have built-in limits for each account to keep you safe from bans or restrictions.
You can learn more about these limits here: What are the limits to avoid account bans?
No, there’s no extra charge for using our proxy system or for any of these protective features.
Our pricing is completely transparent, you pay exactly what you see on our pricing page and get exactly what's mentioned on product pages.
There are no add-ons or extra charges. Everything is included in your subscription plan.
You want to scrape Google, LinkedIn, Twitter, or some other platform using Lobstr.io, but you are concerned your personal IP might get flagged or permanently banned.
The good news is simple: No. Your personal IP address is never involved.
Lobstr.io is fully cloud-based. All scrapers run from our servers using our proxy system. Your network is never exposed to the websites being scraped.
How does it exactly work?
How Lobstr.io protects your IP from getting banned?
We primarily do in 2 ways:
Cloud Infrastructure
Rotating Proxies
Cloud Infrastructure
All scrapers run from our cloud systems. When you start a scraping task, it does not run on your computer.
Your IP address is not used to send requests to Google, Facebook, or anyone else.
This means your personal IP stays untouched.
P.S. You can launch the scraper, close the window or even turn off your system and check back later to view the collected data.
Rotating Proxies
We have a pool of rotating proxies that spreads out requests over multiple IPs. This is like having a bunch of different “virtual” connections.
This helps avoid bans and rate limits.
Our system rotates and distributes traffic in a way that looks natural and safe to the target platform.
Will my account get banned if I sync it and use it with Lobstr.io?
Some scrapers need a logged-in account to access certain data. This includes Twitter, Facebook Pages, Sales Navigator, and Leboncoin.
Why do we need your account?
To interact with the platform as you and collect data.
We do not use fake accounts, since that goes against most platforms' terms of service and is considered fraud.
But will your account get banned?
Not if you respect the rate limits.
We have built-in limits for each account to keep you safe from bans or restrictions.
You can learn more about these limits here: What are the limits to avoid account bans?
Do I have to pay extra to avoid IP bans?
No, there’s no extra charge for using our proxy system or for any of these protective features.
Our pricing is completely transparent, you pay exactly what you see on our pricing page and get exactly what's mentioned on product pages.
There are no add-ons or extra charges. Everything is included in your subscription plan.
Updated on: 30/05/2025
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