At its core, this file is a plaintext database of proxy server addresses. Instead of using one static IP that eventually gets flagged, your scraper reads from this list to "disguise" itself as a different user every time it visits a site.

Each request looks like it’s coming from a new device.

If you’ve ever opened a file named HTTP Rotating.txt , you’re likely holding the keys to a high-performance web scraping setup. This file usually contains a list of —intermediary servers that swap your IP address with each new request to keep your scrapers anonymous and unblockable.