How to Set Proxy Session Lifetime

This guide will help you understand how to configure session lifetime to control how long each proxy session remains active.

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What is Session Lifetime?

Session lifetime defines how long a proxy connection remains active before resetting. Setting the right session duration helps in:

• Maintaining session consistency for account management.
• Optimizing proxy usage for scraping, automation, and security.
• Preventing detection by avoiding frequent IP changes.

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Ways to Configure Session Lifetime

There are two methods to set session lifetime in Geonode:

1. Using the Dashboard (covered in this guide).
2. Using an API request → Set Session Lifetime via API.

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Step 1: Select a Service or Product

Ensure you have an*active Residential Proxies plan in your Geonode account.

• From the side navigation menu, click on Proxy Configuration to begin configuring your proxies.

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Step 2: Configure Your Proxy

1. Under Proxy Configuration, select the Sticky proxy type.
2. Choose a proxy protocol: HTTP/HTTPS or SOCKS5.

• Changing session lifetime automatically updates the generated proxy list.
• The modified session duration will apply to all selected sessions.

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Step 3: Set the Session Lifetime

By default, the session lifetime is 10 minutes, but you can adjust it based on your needs.

• Minimum session duration: 3 minutes
• Maximum session duration: 24 hours (1440 minutes)

You can set the session lifetime in either **minutes or hours, depending on your preference.

You can configure this setting in the Session Settings or adjust it via an API request

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Final Tips

• Choose shorter session durations for frequent IP changes (e.g., scraping).
• Use longer sessions for tasks that require consistent IPs (e.g., account management).
• Adjust settings via the dashboard or API for more control.

By configuring session lifetime correctly, you can optimize performance, maintain stable connections, and avoid detection.