TargetGO
Complete guide on our TargetGO module
Our Target module supports account based checkout and requires proper session setup, ATC (Shape) cookies and carefully structured task groups to run smoothly. While Target is one of the more complex retail sites due to strict bot protection and one checkout per account limitations, Stellar simplifies the process through automated login handling, cookie generation options and optimized monitor to checkout workflow. This module is ideal for high demand retail restocks, collectible drops and products that frequently go in and out of stock without notice.
Video Guide
New video guide coming soon...
Quick Start (Recommended Setup)
(For members who want the TL;DR)
Add your Target accounts under Identities → Sessions using Request Login
Generate Shape Cookies using either: • Stellar Target Browser Extension (recommended to generate ATC Cookies) • Stellar Shape Module (recommended to generate Login Cookies)
Create a Tag Group containing all SKUs you want the account to run
Run 1 Monitor task for your Tag Group
Run 1 Shipping task per Target account with: • Watch Task ON • Override Payment only if using your profile card
Use ISP proxies and proper delays (details below)
Run Target locally, not on a server, unless the server IP is guaranteed clean
Preliminary Checklist
Before setting up tasks on Target, make sure you have everything below prepared:
Profiles
Profile email must match the Target account email
Billing & shipping should mirror your Target account (unless using Override Payment)
Proxies
ISP proxies – Recommended for all of your tasks.
If you're looking for proxies, check out Stella Proxies for high quality ISP and Residential proxies.
Target Accounts
One checkout task per account
Accounts should have saved address + payment unless you override it
Stellar AIO Target Browser Extension
Download and install our browser extension app Stellar AIO Target Browser Extension V3. Please note this extension will be required to run our target module.
Cook Group Access
Optional but recommended. Your cook group can help you find product URLs, SKUs and early restock alerts.
Test Task
Before big drops, run a test task on a random in stock product to confirm your profile, account, proxies and delays are functioning correctly.
Running on a Server
Warning Target is NOT recommended on servers because most IPs are flagged.
If you insist:
Your server IP must be clean
Test by logging in → add item → attempt checkout → ensure order remains for hours
If purchasing a server, confirm IP cleanliness with provider
Best performance = local PC
Login Methods & Sessions
For Target you'll need to go into the Identities tab, enter in your accounts so your checkout tasks can log in. There are two ways to log into your Target accounts, Access Token Login or Request Login (recommended). Each login method will require shape cookies. The Target account email has to exactly match the email you have in your profile
Which is better, Access Token or Request Login?
Request Login → Recommended
Access Token Login → Backup option
Adding a Session
Go to Identities → Add Session
Fill:
Session Name
Email
Password
Access Token (if applicable)
Login Method (Request or Token)
Save — login occurs when checkout tasks begin
Mass Import Sessions
Import multiple accounts at once
Accounts do not log in until tasks run
Email must match the profile email or the login will fail
Go to Sessions tab
Click on Mass Import Sessions
On this window you will be inputting multiple accounts at once (one per line). The format is as follows:
Request Login (Recommended)
No extensions required.
1. Add or edit session
2. Choose Target
3. Select Request Login in the login method field. The Target account email has to exactly match the email you have in your profile
4. Click Save
5. Run a Shipping task (OOS or in-stock) to complete login + cookie steps
6 . If Request Login fails repeatedly, switch that account to Token Login
Access Token Login (Advanced)
How It Works
You generate a login token using the Stellar Shape Module
Token lasts days/weeks but invalidates if you sign out
Still requires login cookies
Request login method is recommended more than Token login method
Downloading Access Token Harvester
1. Download: Stellar AIO Target Browser Extension V3
2. Extract the downloaded file
3. In Chrome, go to Manage Extensions
4. On the top right corner of the Manage Extensions page turn on Developer Mode and click Load Unpacked. Now select the folder that you extracted, it'll be located in Downloads
5. Go to https://www.target.com/ and navigate to the login page. Enter your email address and password, (Before you sign in, check the 'Keep me signed in" box) then click sign in. You have to use your real email and password so you can successfully log into your account.
Do not sign out of the Target accounts. This will cause your login tokens to become invalid and you won't be able to log into your accounts in bot. You can simply close the window after copying the login token
6. Copy the Login Token
Paste the Login Token into the correct Target accounts session
Click Save and you're all set with that account. Your checkout tasks will log you into your Target accounts
Do not sign out of the Target accounts in the browser you created the login token. This will cause your login tokens to become invalid and you won't be able to log into your accounts in bot. You can simply close the window after downloading the login token. You can use a new incognito window or new Chrome profile per Target account
Repeat the same process for each Target account you have by either opening a New Incognito Window or use a new Google Chrome profile
You'll also want to switch the browser login IP so multiple Target accounts aren't using the same IP to login. You can use any proxy switcher chrome extension but we recommend BP Proxy Switcher
New Incognito Window
Open a New Incognito Window by clicking on the 3 dots on the top right corner of Chrome and click "New Incognito Window"
To use a Chrome extension in Incognito, copy and paste chrome://extensions into the URL bar in Incognito mode
Go to the Token Harvester extension > "Details" > Toggle ON "Allow in Incognito"
Google Chrome Profile
To create a new Google Chrome profile click on your Google account image on the top right corner and click on "Add"
Sign into your Gmail accounts. One Chrome profile per Target account you have
ATC Cookies Overview
ATC cookies are required for:
Add to cart
Passing bot protection
Checking out high demand items
Cookies are account-independent.
How do I generate ATC Cookies?
(Recommended) Stellar Target Browser Extension
Installing Stellar Target Browser Extension
This browser extension is needed if you don't want to use the Shape module to generate ATC cookies
Download: Stellar AIO Target Browser Extension V3
2. Extract the downloaded file
3. In Chrome, go to Manage Extensions
4. On the top right corner of the Manage Extensions page turn on Developer Mode and click Load Unpacked. Now select the folder that you extracted, it'll be located in Downloads
Generating ATC Cookies Using Extension
Go to https://www.target.com/ and navigate to any in stock item
Open your pinned Stellar browser extension
We recommend to enter your proxies you want to use when generating ATC cookies. These could be ISPs or residentials
Now toggle on both "Enable Extension" and "Enable Generator"
There's no need to change the default interval
Your browser must remain open and visible so the extension can automatically generate cookies that'll automatically be used in the bot
Tags (Required)
You must group SKUs using Tags because Target only allows one checkout task per account.
Navigate to the Tags tab of the bot
Click on the green + symbol to create a Tag group
Enter a Tag group name (Ex. Target)
Click on Manage SKUs button and you can start entering the product SKUs you're interested in
Maximum number of SKUs per Tag Group is 30. Avoid massive lists, only add SKUs that actually restock.
You can now select a Tag Group during task creation (Input List field)
Task Modes
Monitor Mode
Shipping Mode (Checkout)
Login Mode
Reset Mode
Account Gen Mode
You can only run one checkout task per Target account. This ensures a smoother checkout process and helps prevent account locks. There is no limit on Monitor mode tasks
Which Mode to Use
Monitor mode will only monitor and ping your checkout watch tasks when they detect the item you're monitoring is in stock. The SKU needs to be the same for monitor mode tasks and checkout watch tasks like Shipping mode (watch task needs to be enabled)
Shipping mode is used if the product you want to checkout is Shipping fulfillment meaning it'll be delivered to your shipping address
This mode handles login as well when you first start your task
Login mode is used to log into your accounts and refresh sessions. You can also add default address and payment method to your Target accounts from your profile
Reset mode is used to reset the password to your Target account
Account Gen mode is used to generate Target accounts. Make sure the email in your profile is not registered with a Target account, we recommend to have a payment method and address saved on your Target account as well
Profiles
Override Payment = use Stellar profile card instead of Target account card
Leave unchecked if using Target’s saved payment
Email must match Target account email
Proxies
Use ISPs or strong DCs
Avoid burning resi data for monitoring
If you're looking for proxies, check out Stella Proxies for high quality ISP proxies
Input List
Select the Tag group you want to run which should have a full list of SKUs you entered when creating the Tag group
Delays
Monitoring Delay → 8000–15000 ms
Checkout Delay → ≤3000 ms
Reset Delay → ≤10000 ms
Always run at least 1 monitor per product
Quantity (QTY)
It's best to check with your cookgroup for quantity recommendations as different products may have different purchase limits set by the site
Stellar does not automatically adjust the quantity if you set a number higher than what's allowed
Monitor type
API → backend checking
ATC → frontend checking
Endless Mode
Repeats checkout attempts after success
Endless Limit = max number of checkouts per task
Use Account Address (Recommended)
Uses Target account's saved address
Override Payment
Only check if adding a new card or intentionally bypassing Target account payment
Watch Task (Highly Recommended)
Checkout task waits for Monitor task to ping
Easier on proxies
Faster response time
Lower risk of Target throttling
Cashback Integrations
IMAP Sessions
Used for Reset mode
IMAP will allow Stellar to automatically pull the account verification codes that Target emails you for a faster and smoother experience
Password
You can choose your new password or Stellar will create a safe one
Using Red Card on Target
A Red Card is a Target branded debit or credit card. You can apply for one here
Putting the RedCard into Stellar
1. In bot, go to the profile section of Target
2. Edit the profile you would like to add the Target RedCard to (or create a new profile)
3. When entering the credit/debit card information click the Visa card option
4. The CVV is the 4 digit pin the Red Card is issued with
5. Make sure your tasks have Override Payment? box checked
Error codes and how to fix
Shape Ban
Target is not accepting the cookies you're generating
Try to use different proxies, different browser or increase intervals
cart item manually -restart task
Session expired
Stop the task, go to the sessions tab, open the account session, click open browser, cart an item manually in that browser and restart the task, it will revalidate login.
Waiting for Shape Cookie
Task needs at least one cookie to continue running
For login, you can make 1-2 login cookies using our Shape module For ATC, you have to make cookies continuously as your tasks are running
Last updated
Was this helpful?