The IP rotation interval is the amount of time a rotating proxy keeps the same IP address before switching to a new one. It can be set to rotate on every request or after a fixed period of time.
A rotating proxy pool assigns an IP address to a session and tracks how long that assignment should last based on the configured interval. Some setups rotate on every single request, giving a fresh IP each time. Others hold the same IP for a set duration, such as one to ten minutes, which is useful for tasks that need to stay logged into one session. Once the interval ends, the system swaps in a new IP address from the pool for the next request or session.
This is largely a plan and configuration choice, not a technical limitation.
USER-ip-rotation-interval-session-task01Everything lives in the username -- add "ip-rotation-interval" to any proxy credential to apply ip rotation interval to a single task. Swap "task01" for a new label to spin up an independent, isolated identity.
KnoxProxy sticky sessions persist up to 30 minutes on residential (60 on mobile), and the window refreshes with activity.
Each session or connection label gets its own exit, so parallel identities never collide.
This costs nothing beyond bandwidth -- successful responses are billed, not the session or connection itself.
Run as many parallel sessions or connections as the job needs -- concurrency is not capped on any plan.
A price-monitoring tool set to rotate IPs on every request avoids sending too many requests from a single address and lowers the risk of being blocked.
Choosing the right rotation interval balances the need to avoid detection with the need to keep a stable session for tasks like logins. Picking an interval that is too short or too long can hurt success rates on certain sites.
IP Rotation Interval is a plan-level or configuration-level concept that determines how proxy resources get allocated across your jobs. It is a billing and management concern, not a protocol detail.
Common options range from rotating on every single request for maximum anonymity to holding a sticky session for anywhere from 1 to 30 minutes for stability. The exact choices offered depend on the provider and plan, with some allowing custom interval settings for specific project needs.
Short intervals, or rotating on every request, work best for simple, single-page requests where each visit needs a fresh, unlinked IP address. Longer intervals suit multi-step tasks like logins, form fills, or shopping cart flows that need a stable session identity from start to finish.
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