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Forward headers and keep a sticky session

Two controls for requests that need more than a URL. forward_sdrive_headers passes the headers you prefix with sdrive- on to the site. session_number keeps the same proxy session across related Standard requests.

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Two related requests carrying the same session and forwarded header.
curl "https://sync.scrapedrive.com/api/v1/scrape" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "sdrive-Accept-Language: de-DE" \
  -d '{
    "api_key": "YOUR_KEY",
    "url": "https://example.com/page/1",
    "forward_sdrive_headers": true,
    "session_number": "cartA92"
  }'

What this request asks for

sdrive-Accept-Language
Reaches the site as Accept-Language, because forward_sdrive_headers is true.
session_number=cartA92
Send the same value on page 2 to keep the same exit IP.

What it does for a request

Forwards headers
Set forward_sdrive_headers=true and prefix each header with sdrive-. The site receives it with the prefix removed.
Keeps your API key separate
Forwarded headers go to the target site. They do not replace the api_key that authenticates you to ScrapeDrive.
Keeps a sticky session
Send the same session_number on related requests and the site sees a consistent exit IP. The value also stays locked across Standard retries.

When to use it

Use it when

  • A site expects a header, such as a language or a token you are allowed to send.
  • Several requests should come from one exit IP, such as page 1 and page 2 of a list.

Leave it out when

  • You use Auto mode. Auto owns the attempt identity and rejects session_number.

How to set it

  • forward_sdrive_headers

    true or false

    The default is false.

  • sdrive-<Header>

    request header

    Forwarded with the sdrive- prefix removed.

  • session_number

    your session token

    Standard mode only. Not accepted with auto=true.

Limits to plan for

  • Forwarded credentials reach the target site. Send them only to sites you trust, and keep secrets out of query strings.
  • The proxy provider may rotate an unhealthy exit IP, so a sticky session is not a permanent address.
  • A session is a proxy identity, not a signed-in browser.
  • Use these controls only as the acceptable use policy allows.

Other features

Start with a plain request. Add browser, routing or waiting settings only when the page needs them.

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