Proxy failover is not just replacing one IP with another. This runbook explains when to switch exits, regions, protocols, session strategy, or traffic volume after proxy quality starts degrading.
Proxy reconnects should not be judged only by whether the request works again. Teams should verify exit IP, region, session behavior, error patterns, and task impact before reusing the route.
A practical proxy pool health checklist for teams that need to test latency, success rate, error mix, geolocation, session stability, reputation signals, and workflow fit before scaling traffic.
Sticky proxy sessions can improve account continuity, but longer is not always better. Use workflow type, region consistency, reputation signals, and rate-limit behavior to choose the right session window.
A practical workflow to diagnose residential proxy blocks, compare datacenter and residential results, and decide when to rotate, slow down, or fix setup.
