Which requests can I block to save proxy bandwidth?

ilyxa said:

I disallow downloading videos. You can also disable images, but if you disable images, tiktok gives additional captchas.

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plozy said:

So it still counts as a view when you disable all video media? And doesn't this mess up the algorithm for the video since TikTok also saves information about the viewer how many seconds in to the video they have watched?

For example if 100 users watch a video for more than 10 seconds it's much better than 100 users watch a video for less than a second. The algorithm would rather go for videos with longer view time than shorter view time.

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proxygo said:

disable videos / image as they use a lot bandwidth

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plozy said:

So it still counts as a view when you disable all video media? And doesn't this mess up the algorithm for the video since TikTok also saves information about the viewer how many seconds in to the video they have watched?

For example if 100 users watch a video for more than 10 seconds it's much better than 100 users watch a video for less than a second. The algorithm would rather go for videos with longer view time than shorter view time.

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thanhtoan1196 said:

@plozy What proxy do you use?

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aurim said:

I believe that with sending custom headers that mimic some older device you may get served a lower resolution video, and this will save on bandwidth.

Your other question about registered views is interesting. It worth trying tweaking things to observe things.

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plozy said:

I'm wondering if I can block some requests from TikTok to avoid high data usage for my proxies.
The biggest request that's highlighted is the video. I'm trying to figure out a way to compress/block this video so I can save bandwidth without messing up the system that allows TikTok to check if a user viewed the video.
Does someone know when and how TikTok adds a view to the video? Does the video even need to be loaded?

I'm asking a lot of questions but I hope someone with knowledge can answer some of them.
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Todd Tanaka said:

There is a tool called Bypass that acts as an intermediary between the user and the proxy, with the function of creating a filtering system for data based on rules input by the user. The tool filters out redundant data, keeping only important data to pass through the proxy. This reduces the proxy traffic to the maximum extent, helping users reduce proxy traffic, and saving proxy costs

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aurim said:

Although you revived this old thread, I'm curious about the tool you mentioned. Having such a generic name could not find it even when put into context. Care to share it's full name / company that developed Bypass? But without a web link as it might not be allowed. (After you have 10 posts you can use the PM function and send me the link by PM though). No urgency I'm just curious.

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aurim said:

Although you revived this old thread, I'm curious about the tool you mentioned. Having such a generic name could not find it even when put into context. Care to share it's full name / company that developed Bypass? But without a web link as it might not be allowed. (After you have 10 posts you can use the PM function and send me the link by PM though). No urgency I'm just curious.

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