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# Sticky vs Rotating Mobile Proxies

> Understanding the differences between sticky and rotating mobile proxies and their use cases

## Sticky Mobile Proxies

Sticky proxies assign a single IP address to a user for an extended period. When you use a sticky proxy, you maintain the same mobile IP address across multiple requests, providing consistency for your online activities.

**Key features:**

* Consistent IP address for an extended duration
* Longer session persistence
* Better suited for maintaining user accounts or sessions
* More closely mimics regular user behavior

**Common use cases:**

* Accessing geo-restricted content
* Managing multiple social media accounts
* E-commerce operations requiring consistent identity
* Login-based website interactions

<Note>
  Sticky sessions can return the same IP address for up to 24 hours. However, since our proxies are sourced through real mobile devices, IP availability is not guaranteed and a specific IP address may occasionally become offline.
</Note>

## Rotating Mobile Proxies

Rotating proxies automatically change the IP address assigned to a user after each request. This provides a new mobile IP for every connection you make.

**Key features:**

* Dynamic IP address allocation
* Shorter session duration
* Higher level of anonymity
* More difficult to track or block

**Common use cases:**

* Web scraping and data collection
* Price comparison
* Ad verification
* SEO monitoring

## Choosing Between Sticky and Rotating Proxies

| Feature           | Sticky Proxies                          | Rotating Proxies                      |
| ----------------- | --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| IP Persistence    | Same IP for extended period             | New IP with each request              |
| Anonymity         | Moderate                                | High                                  |
| Session Stability | High                                    | Low                                   |
| Best For          | Account management, consistent sessions | Data collection, avoiding rate limits |

## Generating Sticky and Rotating Proxies

You can generate both sticky and rotating proxies through our dashboard generator and syntax generation. These options give you flexibility to choose the right proxy type for your specific use case.

<Card title="Learn More" icon="arrow-right" href="/general/generating-mobile-proxies">
  For detailed instructions on generating mobile proxies, visit our [Generating Mobile Proxies](/general/generating-mobile-proxies) guide.
</Card>