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Sticky Session

A sticky session keeps the same proxy IP for a set period, so multi-step workflows like logging in and checking out stay on one consistent address.

Last updated May 28, 2026

Definition

A sticky session (or session persistence) pins a single proxy IP to your connection for a fixed duration — often 1 to 30 minutes — instead of rotating on every request. It is the counterpart to a rotating proxy.

When to use it

Some workflows break if your IP changes mid-task: logging in, adding to a cart and checking out, or navigating a multi-page flow tied to one IP. Sticky sessions preserve that continuity while still letting you switch IPs between tasks.

Examples

1

Holding one IP for 10 minutes to complete a login and checkout

2

Setting a session ID in the proxy username to keep the same IP

Common Use Cases

Account login and management
Multi-step checkout flows
Maintaining cart or session state
Filling multi-page forms

Frequently Asked Questions

Use sticky sessions when a task must keep one IP across multiple steps, and rotating proxies for high-volume requests where each call can use a new IP.
It depends on the provider — typically configurable from about one minute up to 30 minutes or more.

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Rotating Proxy

A rotating proxy automatically assigns a different IP address from a pool for each request or on a set interval, spreading traffic across many IPs to avoid blocks.

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IP Rotation

IP rotation is the practice of automatically cycling through multiple IP addresses so that successive requests originate from different IPs.

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Residential Proxy

A residential proxy routes your traffic through a real device with an IP assigned by an Internet Service Provider, so requests appear to come from a genuine home user rather than a server.

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