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What’s the best way to handle CAPTCHAs while scraping?
I use third-party CAPTCHA-solving services. They automate CAPTCHA solving for a fee and can integrate with scrapers easily, though they add to the cost.
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Another way is to use a headless browser like Puppeteer or Selenium to try and solve CAPTCHAs using machine learning models, though this requires setup.
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Sometimes, changing the proxy IP can bypass CAPTCHAs. CAPTCHA triggers are often IP-based, so if you encounter one, switching IPs could get you around it.
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I slow down my requests if CAPTCHAs start appearing more frequently. By reducing the load on the server, you can avoid triggering CAPTCHAs in the first place.
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Some scrapers use “CAPTCHA banks,” where several accounts share CAPTCHA solutions across sessions, reducing individual load.
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