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# New Sticky Session

> How to create a new sticky session

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This guide will walk you through the steps to create a new sticky session with Geonode.

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## **What are Sticky Proxies?**

Sticky proxies are a powerful feature that allows you to maintain the same IP address over a longer period, making them ideal for tasks requiring a stable connection, such as managing social media accounts, web scraping, or conducting long-term data collection.

➡️ Follow this guide to learn more about Sticky Session Proxies: [What are Sticky Session Proxies?](/knowledge-base/proxy-service-guide/sticky-session)

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## **Geonode's Sticky Proxies Range**

Geonode provides specific port ranges for sticky sessions to ensure a stable IP address over time, via both HTTP and SOCKS5 protocols. The following ports are used for sticky sessions:

* **HTTP**: Ports 10000-10900
* **SOCKS5**: Ports 12000-12010

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## **How to Create a Sticky Session with Geonode API**

Before you can create a sticky session, you need to configure your proxy settings in the Geonode dashboard.

### **1. Configure Your Proxy Settings**

1. Log in to the **Geonode Dashboard**.

2. Navigate to the **Proxies** section on the left panel.

3. Select the **Session Type** as **Sticky**.

4. Choose the rotating time (minimum of 3 minutes for the minute interval and 1 hour for the hourly interval).

5. Leave all other options as default if you have no specific preferences.

   Your configuration should look something like this:

   * **IP Type**: Residential
   * **Gateway**: France
   * **Port Range**: HTTP 10000-10900
   * **Session Type**: Sticky Session

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/geonode/XC7WB1Z_O_MyFL9c/images/functionalities/api-and-proxy-management/sticky-session/set-sticky-time.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=XC7WB1Z_O_MyFL9c&q=85&s=b1ff5fbe33e4d5c201665dd856e18fd8" alt="Set Sticky Time" width="1433" height="765" data-path="images/functionalities/api-and-proxy-management/sticky-session/set-sticky-time.png" />

6. Once your proxy configuration is ready, copy the proxy endpoint, which will look something like this:

   ```
   92.204.164.15:10000:geonode_demouser-type-residential-lifetime-3-RAOnwR
   ```

Here:

* **IP**: `92.204.164.15`
* **Port**: `10000`
* **Username**: `geonode_demouser-type-residential-lifetime-3-RAOnwR`
* **Password**: `demopass`

<Note> You will use this configuration to connect to Geonode's API or any other proxy management tools like Chrome extensions, etc. </Note>

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### **2. Calling the Geonode API to Create a Sticky Session**

To create a sticky session using Geonode's API, you need to make a request to the endpoint `<ip>:<port>` and add the username you created by configuring the proxy from the dashboard.

You can do this using a **cURL** request like this:

```bash theme={null}
curl -x 92.204.164.15:10000 " \
  --user "geonode_demouser-type-residential-lifetime-3-RAOnwR:demopass" \
  --url "http://ip-api.com/json" \
  --header "Accept: application/json"

```

➡️ Follow this Sticky session API Guide to learn more about the API [Create a New Sticky Session](/api-reference/sticky-session/get-create)

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## **Monitor Proxy Usage**

Geonode also provides monitoring tools to track the usage of your proxies. You can check for errors, usage statistics, and ensure that the proxies are working as expected.

➡️ Follow this guide to learn in-depth: [How to Check Proxy Usage](/functionalities/general-proxy-usage/usage-stats-analytics)

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## **Verify Proxy Connection**

To ensure the proxy is working, check your IP address using an online tool or follow this guide:

* [Verify Proxy Connection](/proxy-setup/verify-proxy-connection)

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If you encounter any issues, refer to the [**troubleshooting section**](/knowledge-base/troubleshooting/proxy-not-working) or [**Geonode support**](/additional-resources/support).

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## **FAQs**

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What is the difference between sticky sessions and rotating proxies?" defaultOpen={false}>
    Sticky sessions maintain the same IP for a longer duration, while rotating proxies assign a new IP with each request.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How long does a sticky session last?" defaultOpen={false}>
    The duration of a sticky session depends on the settings you configure, such as the session lifetime (in minutes). You can specify a session length when creating the session.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I change the session parameters after creating the sticky session?" defaultOpen={false}>
    Once a sticky session is created, the parameters like IP address and session type cannot be changed. However, you can release the session and create a new one with different parameters.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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