> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://geonode.mintlify.site/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # How to Release Sticky Sessions > Learn how to release sticky sessions in Geonode to refresh your proxy connection and free up resources. *** This guide will show you how to release sticky sessions to refresh your proxy connection, switch to a new IP, or free up system resources. *** ## **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. *** ## **How to Release Selected Sticky Sessions** Follow these steps to release specific sticky sessions in Geonode. ### **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. Select Sessions *** ### **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. Release Sessions *** ## **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. Release All *** ## **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.