Port Usage

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How Port Ranges Work

Geonode assigns specific port ranges for different proxy types:

• SOCKS5 Rotating Sessions → 11000–11010
• SOCKS5 Sticky Sessions → 12000-12010
• HTTP Rotating Sessions → 9000–9010
• HTTP Sticky Sessions → 10000-10900

Even though these ranges may look small, they are simply references. You can reuse any port as often as needed, and each request will generate a unique proxy.

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Key Points to Remember

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Same Performance Across All Ports

• Whether you use port 9000 or 9010, the functionality remains the same.
• Reusing a port does not impact performance or session behavior.

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Efficient Port Reuse

• No need to switch ports unless required for specific configurations.
• Thousands of proxy requests can run on the same port without issues.

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Common Use Cases

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Using Multiple Proxies

• If you need a large number of proxies, assign all requests to one port (e.g., 9000).
• Performance will not be affected, and each request will still have a unique IP.

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Rotating vs. Sticky Sessions

• Rotating Proxies: Ports 9000–9010 (HTTP) and 11000–11010 (SOCKS5) rotate IPs automatically.
• Sticky Proxies: Ports 10000 (HTTP) and 12000 (SOCKS5) keep the same IP for a set duration.

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Country-Specific Port Assignment Restriction

• If you assign a port to a specific country, it cannot be reassigned to another country unless you delete the previous country assignment first**.
• This ensures better routing control and prevents conflicts when managing geo-targeted proxies.

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Common Misconceptions

• “Fewer Ports = Fewer Proxies?”
  • The number of ports does notlimit the number of proxies.
  • Ports are just access points; once connected, you can use unlimited IPs.

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Final Tips

• You can use the same port for all requests in automation tools or scripts.
• If needed, you can group requests by port, but it is not required for optimal performance.
• Sticky Sessions allow you to maintain a consistent IP. For advanced configurations, learn about the -session parameter.

By understanding these principles, you’ll see that Geonode provides unlimited flexibility in assigning ports—without limitations or performance issues.