What are mobile proxies, and how do they integrate with Selenium?
Mobile proxies are intermediary servers that route internet traffic through IP addresses assigned by mobile network operators (MNOs) to devices on 3G, 4G, or 5G networks. They provide high trust and dynamic IP rotation, making them ideal for Selenium automation. When used with a webdriver like Chrome or Edge in Python, a proxy for Selenium sends HTTPS requests through a mobile IP, mimicking real mobile device traffic. This significantly reduces detection by anti-bot systems, ensuring reliable automation for tasks like web scraping or social media management.