How can I manage session-based scraping effectively?

[Tasunka Meliton]

For session-based scraping, I authenticate first and store session cookies, then pass them with each request. This maintains login state and reduces the need for re-authentication.

[Maja Honza]

If the site uses tokens, I ensure my scraper refreshes the token periodically. Some sites use expiring tokens, so my scraper checks for updates to avoid errors.

• This reply was modified 1 month, 1 week ago by  Maja Honza.

[Ampelios Abhijit]

I’ve found headless browsers like Puppeteer useful for simulating session persistence in real-time, which is particularly helpful for complex logins or session-based navigation.

[Straton Owain]

Another trick is to rotate through multiple user sessions. Each session can then have its own set of cookies, avoiding overloading a single session.