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.
Service Selection

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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.
Proxy Configuration

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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. Set Session Lifetime 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.