Direct Cookie Retrieval
Scrapingbypass API does not support the extraction of raw cf_clearance cookies for independent use. When using the API in cookie mode, the system returns encrypted session data rather than plaintext Cloudflare cookies.
Behavior by API Version
- V1 API: Returns standard cookies within the response headers.
- V2 API: Implements automated session hosting. The system persists cookies internally during the session validity period. For subsequent requests within the same session, Scrapingbypass API automatically injects the required cookies into the request headers to maintain the "passed" status of the WAF.
Technical Constraints
Cloudflare cookies are bound to specific request metadata, including:
- TLS Fingerprints (JA3/JA3H)
- HTTP/2 Settings
- User-Agent Strings
- IP Address consistency
Because these cookies are highly sensitive to any change in the request environment, Scrapingbypass API manages them within a controlled environment to prevent immediate invalidation.
External Cookie Usage
While the API does not export managed cookies, it does support inbound persistence:
- If you already possess a valid
cf_clearancecookie obtained through other means, you can include it in your request while using our proxy. - Ensure that your local environment's fingerprint matches the fingerprint used to generate the cookie to avoid triggering a 403 Forbidden error.
Pro Tip: Session Maintenance
Use the V2 API session management to avoid the complexity of manual cookie handling. This ensures that the Scrapingbypass API backend synchronizes the browser fingerprint and the cookie state automatically.
