How to Release Sticky Sessions

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Why Release a Sticky Session?

Releasing a sticky session allows you to end the current connection and start a new one, providing flexibility and efficiency. This is useful when you need to:

• Switch to a different proxy IP for a new connection.
• Free up resources like ports or threads for other tasks.
• Improve security by refreshing your connection.

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How to Release Selected Sticky Sessions

Follow these steps to release specific sticky sessions in Geonode.

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1. Select the Sessions to Release

1. Go to the Active Sticky Sessions section in your Geonode dashboard.
2. Select the specific sessions you want to release. You can select multiple sessions at the same time.

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2. Release Selected Sessions

1. After selecting the sessions, click on “Release Selected”.
2. Click “Release Sessions” to confirm.
3. A success notification will appear once the sessions are released.

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How to Release All Sticky Sessions (Optional)

If you want to disconnect all active sessions at once, follow these steps:

1. Click on “Release All Sessions” in the dashboard.
2. Click “Release All” to confirm.
3. All active connections will be instantly released.

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Final Tips

• If you encounter any issue with a particular sticky session such as slower speed or no connection, release it and get a new IP
• Use “Release Selected” for individual sessions and “Release All” for bulk actions.
• Regularly refreshing sticky sessions improves security and performance.