Proxy and Rate Limits

Proxy Management & Rate Limits

When using free translation engines (like Google Web), you may encounter rate limits. RenLocalizer provides a robust proxy system to keep the pipeline moving.

🛑 What is a Rate Limit?

Translation providers (especially Google) will temporarily block your IP address if you make too many requests in a short period. You will see an HTTP 429: Too Many Requests error in the logs.

🛠️ Using Proxies

1. Open Proxy Dialog: Go to Tools > Proxy Settings.
2. Add Proxies: Paste a list of HTTP/HTTPS proxies. Format: ip:port or username:password@ip:port.
3. Rotation Logic: When an IP is blocked, RenLocalizer automatically switches to the next proxy in your list and retries the failed translation.

🔄 Multi-Endpoint Feature

RenLocalizer 2.4.x includes a "Multi-Endpoint" feature for Google Translate. It automatically "races" between multiple Google mirrors and endpoints to find the fastest one that isn't blocked.

• Effect: This significantly reduces the need for manual proxy lists.

💡 Tips to Avoid Bans

• Request Delay: In settings, increase the "Request Delay" (e.g., to 1.0 or 2.0 seconds).
• Batch Size: Decrease the batch size for traditional engines.
• Switch Engines: If Google blocks you, switch to Lingva (built-in fallback) or an AI provider (OpenRouter/Gemini), as they handle high volume much better with an API key.

📋 Recommended Proxy Sources

• Use high-quality "Residential" proxies for the best results.
• "Public" proxies (found on free lists) are often unreliable and already blocked by Google.