Shape

Complete guide on our Shape module

Shape Video Guide

Understanding Shape Bans and Target Botting

What Are Shape Bans? Shape bans are a common part of botting Target. They can't be completely avoided but can be reduced with proper setup. Shape bans occur when Target detects unusual activity, and they can affect either your device or proxies temporarily.

Identifying and Handling Shape Bans

1. During Login:

   • If your tasks loop on "Shape ban" during login, switch from request login to token login.

2. During Add to Cart (ATC):

   • If tasks loop on "Shape ban" while adding to the cart (without transitioning to "Waiting for monitor"), your device or proxies might be temporarily banned.

   • Device bans are more common, but proxies could also be temporarily flagged.

Note: Temporary bans can last up to 24 hours for both devices and proxies.

Tips to Reduce Shape Bans

• Use v1 mode and enable device spoofing for better results.

• Pregenerate ATC cookies using either:

  • Browser Extension Cookie Harvester

  • Shape Module

• Don’t overgenerate cookies, as this can flag your device or cause cookies to expire prematurely. Aim for about three times as many cookies as the number of tasks you're running.

Beginner-Friendly Recommendations

• Start with 1-3 tasks to understand Target’s system and Shape’s behavior.

• Don’t run more than 2-3 Shape tasks at a time, even with a high task count.

• Experiment to find what works best for you—some users prefer the browser extension harvester, while others find the Shape module more effective.

Final Notes

• Target is one of the hardest sites to bot, requiring patience and skill to master.

• If issues persist, open a ticket, and the Stellar support team can guide you further.

• Always refer to our ⁠guide for detailed instructions on using the Shape module and cookie generation.

Shape Task Overview

Gen mode

• Which Mode do I use?

  • Gen mode will allow you to generate Shape cookies for sites like Target which need these cookies to purchase specific products

• What type of Proxies should I use?

  • ISPs are most recommended but you can also try good quality resis

    • If you're looking for proxies, check out Stella Proxies for high quality ISP and Residential proxies

• What is Shape Intervals?

  • Time in ms you want to generate cookies

    • Ex. 20000-30000 would be random number between 20 and 30 seconds

      • Recommended to use 20000-30000

• What is Cookie Expiration?

  • Time in ms how long you want the cookies to last

    • Ex. 120000 would be 120 seconds

      • Recommended to use 3600000

• What is Endpoint?

  • Select the endpoint you want to generate cookies for

    • Login: Generate cookies for login step

    • ATC: Generate cookies for ATC/Checkout step