TargetGO
Complete guide on our TargetGO module
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In order to use the Target module, you need to make sure your server IP is clean and not flagged by Target. If your server IP is flagged you won't be able to login, generate shape cookies or checkout If you already have a server you can check if the server IP is flagged by going to target.com on the servers browser, log into your Target account, cart and checkout a test item. If the order sticks a couple hours after you placed it, your server IP should be OK If you don't have a server but would like to purchase one through a server provider, I recommend to contact them first to ensure the server IP is not flagged before you purchase Running Stellar on a server is very important and gives you a big advantage when running 24/7. Running tasks 24/7 is one of the biggest benefits to having a server
Which is better, Access Token or Request Login?
Neither provide a speed advantage to checking out on Target. These methods are both here so you can see what works for you and what is easiest. Try them and see what you like!
Add Session
Go to Identities tab
Click on Add Session
Session Name: Name your session
Email: Enter your account email
Password: Enter your account password Login Proxy: Login Proxy is not used for TargetGO
Access Token: Enter Access Token you generated for this account if you're using Access Token login method Team Member Code: Enter your Team Member discount code if you have one
Not being used for TargetGO
Click Save.
How does this login method work?
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: Email;Password;IP;AccessToken
Email : The email of your target account
Password : The password of your target account
IP : Not used for TargetGO
Access Token : The access token for the account (required if you're using Access Token Login)
Here is the format for different variations:
email;pass;; This is if you want Login IP blank and don't want to use Access Token
email;pass;;accessToken If you prefer using Access Token
email;pass;loginProxy; Uses the login proxy
email;pass;loginProxy;accessToken Uses login proxy and access token login
Downloading Access Token Harvester
2. Extract the downloaded file (stellar-harvester2)
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 > stellar-harvester2
Note: You can ignore the Error message shown in the Manage Extensions page
Do not sign out of the Target accounts. This will cause your access 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 access token
6. Download the access token file from the browser extension, copy and paste the access token into the correct Target accounts session in the Sessions tab
7. Click Save and you're all set with that account. Don't click the Log In button. Your checkout tasks will log you into your Target accounts
Do not sign out of the Target accounts. This will cause your access 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 access token. You can use a new incognito window or new Chrome profile per Target account
8. Repeat the same process for each Target account you have by either opening a New Incognito Window or use a new Google Chrome profile
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"
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
What is Request Login?
1. Go to Sessions and select Target
2. Click on Add Session or Edit an existing session by clicking on the gray pencil
4. Click Save
5. Run a task on either on an out of stock item or on a in stock item to ensure everything is setup correctly
What are ATC Cookies?
ATC Cookies (also known as Shape cookies) are needed to add to cart and checkout hype/high demand items, also known as Shape protected items. ATC Cookies are also needed for the login step. ATC Cookies are independent of accounts meaning you don't need to be logged into a Target account to generate them
2. Extract the downloaded file (StellarAIO Cookie Harvester Chrome Extension)
3. In Chrome, click on the puzzle piece on the top right corner. Then go to Manage Extensions
4. On the top right corner of the webpage turn on Developer Mode and Click Load Unpacked. Now view the StellarAIO Cookie Harvester Chrome Extension folder that you extracted. Make sure you select the build folder. Don't select the parent folder, select the folder as shown in the image below
Note: You can ignore the Error message shown in the Manage Extensions page
5. Go back to Chrome, click on the puzzle piece again and go to Manage Extensions one more time. You can now pin the Stellar AIO Extension to your Chrome toolbar
6. You can now click and view the pinned extension
Once you fully downloaded and setup the StellarAIO Cookie Harvester Chrome Extension you're ready to start generating Shape Cookies.
2. Open your Cookie Extension and toggle to the right where it says StellarAIO to enable the extension. Paste in some high quality ISPs or Residential proxies. Next you'll toggle the Auto Generation section if you would like to generate cookies while AFK.
3. If you have Toggle Auto Generation on you'll start to see the counter increasing. If you don't have the box checked you'll have to click Add to Cart manually on the product page to generate cookies. The cookies will be automatically sent to Stellar as long as you have the bot open
The number in the grey box shows how many cookies you generated using the extension
Reset Headers allows you to clear the cookies in the extension
Download Headers allows to download the cookies you made in the extension
Clear Session allows you to clear the webpage cookies. It's recommended to Clear Session after generating around 20-30 cookies
Clear All Bot Cookies will clear all extension cookies inside the bot
This guide will walk you through pairing Stellars Cookie Harvester Extension with a macro recorder (such as PyMacroRecorder or TinyTask) to automate cookie harvesting on Target.com
Using a macro ensures more valid cookies by replicating human like mouse movements and clicks, making it easier for Stellar to log in and check out high demand products.
We highly recommend you use the Chromium browser for this cookie generation process, this will help generate more valid cookies
Open File Explorer
Under "This PC" open "Local Disk (C:)
Open "Users"
Open a folder that has your user name
Open ".stellar"
Open "v3"
Open "Chromium"
Open '131"
Launch "Chrome" with a blue Chrome icon
2. Download & Install a Macro Recorder
You’ll need a macro recorder to replicate natural browsing behavior while harvesting cookies. Choose one of the following:
Download and install your preferred macro recorder.
Open Your Stellar Cookie Browser Extension
Use the default settings values that are already inputted when you first opened the extension
Enable the extension by toggling it on located in the top left corner of the extension
Make sure the extension has a green light and says Connected
Auto Generation must be toggled OFF
ISPs are recommended but you can use residentials if you'd like
Use Current Proxy should be toggled ON
Rotate Proxy / Clear Session should be at 0 tries
1. Open Your Macro Recorder
If using PyMacroRecorder, launch the program and start a new recording.
If using TinyTask, open the software and ensure continuous playback is enabled.
2. Record Your Cookie Harvesting Actions
Once your macro recorder is running:
Go to Target.com
Ensure you're logged out the Target account inside Stellars browser session.
Navigate to a Product Page
Visit a product page that has a Shipping option available like in stock Pokemon Cards, Sports Cards or anything else in that criteria.
Simulate Human Activity
Scroll slowly and click the Add to Cart button on the product page.
Move your mouse randomly but smoothly around the screen.
Hover over different elements of the product page.
Stop Recording
Stop your recording when the product page has fully loaded and completed the rotation process (shown in video guide)
Save your macro recording and ensure it replays smoothly.
Adjust delays and timing if needed to mimic real user behavior.
For PyMacroRecorder
Open PyMacroRecorder and load your saved macro.
Set loop playback to continuously run the recorded actions.
This is optional but you can aadjust the interval delay to make the process automated
For TinyTask
Open TinyTask and load your macro recording.
Enable continuous playback mode (loop mode).
Set playback speed to normal or slightly slower for realistic behavior.
Open Stellar AIO and go to your Target task group tab
You'll notice a Cookie counter towards the top right, monitor the cookie count and let the macro run continuously
Run the macro for at least 15-30 minutes per session to generate a good number of cookies.
Do NOT use a VPN in your browser while harvesting cookies, it may cause invalid cookies.
If issues persist, try modifying your mouse movement pattern or adjusting the macro speed.
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.
During Login:
If your tasks loop on "Shape ban" during login, switch from request login to token login.
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.
Pregenerate ATC cookies using either:
Browser Extension Cookie Harvester
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.
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
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 cookie generation.
Monitor Mode
Shipping Mode
Pickup Mode
Login Mode
Reset Mode
Account Gen Mode
You can only run one checkout task per SKU per Target account per fulfillment method (shipping or pickup mode). This ensures a smoother checkout process and helps prevent account locks. If you attempt to run multiple tasks with the same SKU on the same account, you will encounter a "Duplicate SKU Task" error message. There is no limit on Monitor mode tasks.
Which Mode do I 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
Pickup mode is used if the product you want to checkout is Pickup fulfillment meaning you want to pickup the order in person at the physical location
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 if needed
Account Gen mode is used to generate Target accounts. We recommend to fill out at least the address for a faster checkout flow
What does Profile mean?
Select a Profile you want to use and that profile information will be used when checking out items but you must check Override Payment checkbox to use profile information. If you leave that box unchecked, it will use your Target account saved information
What type of Proxies should I use?
The best type of proxies to use on Target are ISPs and DCs. This is because you can run your tasks for a longer period of time without eating away your residential data
You need User:Password Authenticated Proxies in your checkout set to be able to use our antibot solution
What is the SKU and how do I get them?
What Delays should I use?
Monitoring Delay: We recommend to use delays of 10000-15000 depending on the quality of your proxies
It's required to have at least one monitor task per product
Reset Delay: 5000 or less
Delay for checkout tasks: 2000 or less
What is a good QTY to use?
Some items have a 3 qty limit per account and some items may only have a 1 qty limit per account. We recommend to ask your cook group if you're unsure what to put for quantity
Which Monitor Type should I use?
ApiDesktop uses backend monitoring for Desktop endpoint
ApiMobile uses backend monitoring for Mobile endpoint
AtcDesktop uses frontend monitoring for Desktop site Add to Cart button. Shape cookies are required for this monitor type
ApiMix is recommended and uses all 3 Api monitor types
Sometimes API Mix can return false positives so we also recommend to try AtcDesktop
ApiPickup is the only monitor type for pickup in store products
What is Zipcode?
Zipcode is optional but needed if you don't want to use the zip code from your profile. Put the zip code of the pickup locations that you would like to monitor
If you leave this field empty it'll use the zip code from your profile
What is Radius?
Radius is default to 50 if you don't enter a custom radius. This is how far you're willing to pickup the item in miles
What is Stores?
After inputting a zip code and store radius, you can select the specific stores you are willing to pickup your items from. You can select individual stores or all stores that fall inside the given radius.
What is Reset Delay?
After your Monitor Mode picks up a restock, it'll use your reset delay before monitoring again. So if you have a Reset Delay of 60000, it'll wait 60 seconds before attempting to monitor for the item again. We recommend having a high reset delay to prevent any spamming of your tasks being pinged
What is the Endless Mode checkbox?
If you checkmark this box Stellar will try to checkout endlessly after every successful checkout
Endless Limit is used to set a maximum amount of checkouts when Endless Mode is enabled and Stellar will stop tasks once that limit is reached. For example 5
What is the Use Account Address? checkbox?
This is a good option to run if you have default address set in your Target accounts, this does not slow down checkout speed. You can use Login Mode with 'Add Address' enabled
What is the Override Payment? checkbox?
If you checkmark this box Stellar will use your profile payment information instead of the default payment info on your Target account
Override Payment should be used only if you need to add new card
What is the Watch Task? checkbox?
The Watch Task option allows your checkout task (e.g., Shipping mode) to work together with a Monitor mode task. Here's how it works:
If you check this box, your checkout task will not monitor for restocks directly. Instead, it will wait for a Monitor mode task (with the same SKU) to detect a restock
Once the Monitor task detects the restock, it will "ping" the checkout (with the same SKU) task to run. The checkout task will then add the item to your cart and proceed to checkout
When using the Watch Task option:
Start your checkout task. It will display the message: "Waiting for Monitor Ping." This means it's ready and set up correctly
When the Monitor task detects a restock, it will automatically trigger the checkout task (with the same SKU) to run
If you leave the Watch Task checkbox unchecked, the checkout task will act independently. It will monitor the SKU itself, add the item to your cart, and checkout directly
Using Watch Task is highly recommended for restocks because it allows the Monitor task to do the heavy lifting. This improves performance and helps avoid overloading the site.
What is Use Rakuten? box?
What is IMAP Session?
What is Password?
This field is optional for Reset and Acc Gen modes. You can choose your new password or Stellar will create a safe one
Earn 10% discount on Target.com purchases by using a Team Member Discount Code
Go to your Target session
Enter in your Target Team Member discount code without the 0000s into the respective field as shown below
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
For Target you'll need to go into the and log into your accounts. There are two ways to log into your Target accounts, Access Token Login or Request Login. Each login method will require . The Target account email has to exactly match the email you have in your
Login Method: Select the login method you prefer to use. or Fingerprint Setting:
When importing your sessions they will not login at first. All the sessions will login when your tasks are ran. The Target account email has to exactly match the email you have in your . This means if your session/account email is "", then your profile email needs to be "." When the task starts, the profile will be matched to the session and will login.
What is Access Token Login? Access Token login will use a token you generated using the Access Token Harvester extension to log into your Target accounts. You will generate one access token for each Target account and can last up to a few weeks. Your Target tasks will let you know when it's time to generate new access tokens. Access Token login method will also require
1. Download Access Token Harvester Extension for Google Chrome:
5. Go to 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.
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
For Request Login you don't need to download any kind of extensions or harvesters as you would for Access Token Login. Request login method will also require
If request login doesn't work for you, there's a much better chance will work
3. Select Request Login in the login method field. The Target account email has to exactly match the email you have in your .
You can use the below to generate Shape Cookies but it's more manual work
1. Download ATC Cookie Harvester Extension for Google Chrome: (02/11/2025 StellarAIO Cookie Harvester Chrome Extension)
Important: Disable all other extensions that handle proxies. We recommend to use a new Chrome profile or use browser
1. Go to and find an in stock item like a
1. Download & Install to your opened Chromium browser
(more advanced, allows fine-tuning of timing and input delay)
(simpler, lightweight option)
The Target account email has to exactly match the email you have in your
If you're looking for proxies, check out for high quality ISP and Residential proxies
Look for the item you want to run for. An example link would be and the SKU would be 54188026
Follow the to set it up and check this box to earn cashback on eligible purchases
will allow Stellar to automatically pull the account verification codes that Target emails you for a faster and smoother experience
A Red Card is a Target branded debit or credit card. You can apply for one
