Sticky Session FAQ

A persistent session where the same IP is maintained across multiple requests for a defined period. Essential for login workflows, multi-step checkouts, and consistent browsing sessions. The target server sees the same IP throughout, mimicking a real user.

Add a session parameter to your proxy username: username-session-yourSessionId. All requests with the same session ID route through the same IP. Change the session ID for a new IP. No API calls needed.

1 to 30 minutes depending on plan tier. After expiration, next request may get a different IP. For longer persistence, use ISP proxies. For sessions beyond 30 minutes with residential proxies, implement session renewal logic.

Sticky for: login/auth workflows, checkout processes, shopping carts, social media browsing. Rotating for: large-scale scraping, SERP checking, price monitoring, independent requests. Common pattern: sticky for login, then rotate for data collection.

Yes, each identified by unique session ID with its own IP. Essential for multi-account management. No interference between sessions. Count depends on plan tier and location availability.

IP assignment is released. Next request with same session ID may get a different IP. Implement IP monitoring in your code and re-authenticate if the IP changes. For indefinite persistence, use ISP proxies.

Yes, combine session and location parameters: user-country-US-session-abc123. The IP will be from the US and persist for the session duration. Target at country, state, or city level.

Monitor for IP changes, implement retry logic with new session IDs, re-authenticate with target sites when IP changes, and log session durations and failure rates. Occasional disruptions are expected with residential proxies.

Sticky sessions: residential IPs, 1-30 min persistence, priced by bandwidth, 10M+ pool. ISP proxies: static IPs, indefinite persistence, priced per IP, 250K+ pool, faster speeds. Choose sticky for short workflows, ISP for permanent assignments.

Sessions use activity-based timers — making requests keeps the session alive. Send periodic keep-alive requests to prevent idle expiration. Specific idle timeout depends on plan tier.