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What are some ways to handle redirects during scraping?
Using a headless browser like Puppeteer is helpful, as it follows redirects like a real browser would, which keeps the session intact.
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With the Requests library, I set allow_redirects=True to automatically handle standard redirects. It’s a quick fix for simple cases.
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Redirects due to bot detection can often be bypassed by adding headers and user-agent strings that mimic real browsers.
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Some sites redirect scrapers to a CAPTCHA page. Using a CAPTCHA-solving service lets me handle this automatically without breaking the flow.
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For sites with multiple redirection layers, I track URLs before and after redirects to identify any patterns and adjust my scraper accordingly.
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Analyzing the redirection chain in dev tools can reveal if it’s intended for bots. Sometimes, switching IPs can help avoid these traps.
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For content behind redirects, I find it helpful to pause briefly before and after each redirection. This mimics natural browsing and helps avoid detection.
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Checking the final URL structure after each request helps me confirm that I’ve reached the correct page, especially for deep links.
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