How to Bypass Queue-it on Shopify Releases: Setting Up Proxies and Bots for Sniping

If you are involved in sniping limited sneaker, streetwear, or collaboration releases on Shopify stores, you have likely encountered the Queue-it queue system. This protection blocks mass requests and creates a virtual queue that can last for hours. In this guide, we will explore how Queue-it works and which proxies to use for successfully bypassing the queue.

This material will be useful for sneaker resellers, snipers of limited drops, and anyone using Shopify bots (NSB, Cybersole, Kodai, Wrath) to automate purchases during releases.

What is Queue-it and How the Queue System Works

Queue-it is a cloud-based queue management system used by Shopify stores to protect against server overload during popular releases. When too many users access the site simultaneously, Queue-it automatically creates a virtual waiting room.

The system works as follows: when attempting to access a product page, you are redirected to a special queue page with a progress indicator. Your place in the queue is determined by the time of access and the browser's fingerprint. When it is your turn, the system issues a temporary token and allows access to the site.

The problem for snipers is that Queue-it analyzes multiple parameters to detect bots:

• IP address and its reputation (datacenter, proxy, VPN)
• Browser fingerprint (User-Agent, screen resolution, canvas, WebGL)
• Behavioral patterns (click speed, mouse movement)
• Cookies and browsing history
• Number of requests from one IP in a short period

Most popular releases use Queue-it: Supreme (EU), Palace, Kith, Travis Scott shop, Yeezy Supply (before closure), and many independent streetwear boutiques. The system integrates with Shopify in just a few minutes, which is why its popularity among stores is growing.

Why Queue-it Blocks Bots and Multiple Requests

Queue-it does not just create a queue — the system actively fights against automation. The main goal of the protection is to ensure fair access for regular customers and prevent bots from buying up all the stock in seconds.

Here are the main reasons for blocks when using Shopify bots:

Statistics show that on popular releases (for example, Nike x Travis Scott collaborations), up to 80% of requests come from bots. Queue-it filters them, prioritizing requests from residential IPs, unique fingerprints, and natural behavior.

The system also analyzes the speed of the checkout process: if a user fills out the payment form in 0.5 seconds (which is physically impossible manually), this signals autofill by a bot. Queue-it can cancel an order even after successful payment.

What Proxies are Needed to Bypass Queue-it

Choosing the type of proxy is a critically important factor for successful sniping on Shopify releases. Different types of proxies have different levels of trust from Queue-it.

Residential Proxies are IP addresses of real home users provided by Internet Service Providers. For Queue-it, they appear as regular customers, giving the maximum chance to pass the queue. The downside is the higher cost and average speed (important for fast releases).

Mobile Proxies use IPs from mobile operators (4G/5G). They have the highest trust score because Queue-it knows that hundreds of users can access from one mobile IP (NAT by operators). They are ideal for the most secure releases but are expensive and slow.

Datacenter Proxies are server IPs from AWS, Google Cloud, and similar. They are very fast and cheap, but Queue-it easily detects them. They are only suitable for monitoring restocks or sites without Queue-it. They are almost useless on secure releases.

ISP Proxies are a hybrid of residential and datacenter. These are server IPs registered to ISPs rather than datacenters. They provide a good balance of speed and trust score for medium-security releases.

Residential vs Datacenter: What to Choose for Shopify

This is the most common question from newcomers to sniping. Let’s break down specific examples of releases to determine when to use which type of proxy.

Practical tests show the difference in success rates:

• Datacenter Proxies on Supreme: 2-5% successful checkouts (practically do not work)
• Residential Proxies on Supreme: 35-50% successful checkouts
• Mobile Proxies on Supreme: 55-70% successful checkouts (but 3-4 times more expensive)
• ISP Proxies on Medium Releases: 40-60% successful checkouts

An important point: the quality of proxies within the category also varies greatly. Cheap residential proxies from public pools may be spammed by other snipers and have a low trust score. It is better to use private residential proxies or pools with rotation.

Setting Up Proxies in Popular Shopify Bots

Different bots have different proxy setup interfaces, but the overall logic is similar. Let’s consider the setup using the example of the most popular Shopify bots.

NSB (NikeShoeBot)

NSB is one of the most popular all-in-one bots for Shopify, Footsites, and Supreme. Proxy setup:

1. Open the Proxies section: In the main menu of NSB, select the "Proxies" tab → "Add Proxies"
2. Input format: NSB supports the format ip:port:username:password or username:password@ip:port
3. Paste the proxy list: You can paste the entire list at once (each proxy on a new line). NSB will automatically check their validity.
4. Select a proxy group: Create a group (e.g., "Supreme Resi") and assign proxies to this group.
5. Configure tasks: In the settings of each task, select the proxy group. Important: assign 1 proxy to 1-2 tasks maximum.

NSB has a built-in proxy tester — use it before the release to ensure that all proxies are alive and have the correct geolocation.

Cybersole

Cybersole specializes in Shopify and Supreme. The feature: the bot automatically rotates proxies between requests.

1. Go to Proxy Manager: The "Proxies" tab in the main window
2. Import proxies: Click the "Import" button → paste the list. Format: ip:port:user:pass
3. Set type: Choose "Residential" or "ISP" (this affects the delays between requests)
4. Test All: Button to test all proxies. Cybersole will show the speed and geolocation of each.
5. Task setup: In Task Creator, select "Use Proxy List" and specify how many tasks per proxy (recommended 1:1 for Queue-it).

Kodai

Kodai is a top bot for Shopify with advanced Queue-it bypassing. It has a unique proxy pooling system.

1. Proxy List Manager: Section "Proxies" → "Create List"
2. List name: Create a list with a clear name (e.g., "Supreme_Resi_EU")
3. Add proxies: Paste the list, standard format. Kodai supports sticky sessions for residential proxies.
4. Advanced Settings: Enable "Queue-it Mode" — this activates special rotation logic to bypass queues.
5. Assign to Profile: In task profiles, assign the proxy list. Kodai will automatically distribute proxies among tasks.

Kodai has built-in analytics: after the release, you can see which proxies provided the most successful checkouts and use only those next time.

Wrath

Wrath is a more budget-friendly option but with good functionality for Shopify. The setup is simple:

1. Settings → Proxies: Open the proxy manager
2. Add Proxies: Paste the list (any format, Wrath recognizes it automatically)
3. Proxy Mode: Choose "Round Robin" (circular rotation) or "Random" (random)
4. Tasks: In task settings, check "Use Proxies" and select how many tasks per proxy.

Proxy Rotation Strategy for Successful Sniping

Proper proxy rotation is key to bypassing Queue-it. An incorrect strategy will lead to the entire proxy pool being banned within minutes.

Types of Rotation

1. Static Proxies (no rotation): Each bot task uses the same IP from start to finish. Suitable for small releases without aggressive protection. Plus: session and cookies are preserved. Minus: if the IP gets banned — the task fails.

2. Rotation after each request: With each HTTP request, the bot changes the IP. Suitable for top releases with Queue-it. Plus: harder to detect the pattern. Minus: session is lost, fingerprinting needs to be redone.

3. Timer-based rotation: Change IP every 30-60 seconds. A hybrid of the first two methods. Suitable for medium releases.

4. Sticky sessions: Residential proxies with a fixed IP for 10-30 minutes. Ideal for Queue-it, as it preserves the position in the queue. Most residential proxy providers support sticky sessions through a parameter in the username.

Recommended Strategies for Different Releases

Setting Up Sticky Sessions

Most residential proxy providers support sticky sessions through a special parameter in the username. For example:

// Format with sticky session for 10 minutes
username-session-randomstring123:password@gate.provider.com:8000

// Example of real format (depends on the provider)
user-rotate-10m-country-us:pass123@proxy.provider.com:12345

The parameter rotate-10m means that the IP will be fixed for 10 minutes and then automatically changed. This is ideal for Queue-it: you maintain your position in the queue but do not expose one IP for too long.

Advanced Technique: Warming Up Proxies

Experienced snipers "warm up" proxies before a release. This means: a few hours before the drop, they run tasks with these proxies to monitor the site, visit the homepage, and add items to the cart. The goal is to create a history of "normal" behavior for these IPs.

Queue-it analyzes not only the current request but also the IP's history over the last few hours. If an IP first appeared exactly at the moment of the release — it is suspicious. However, if there have already been requests from this IP to the site 2-3 hours ago — the trust score is higher.

Common Mistakes When Bypassing Queue-it

Even with the right proxies, you can fail a release due to typical mistakes. Here are the most common:

Another common mistake is not testing proxies before the release. Run a test 30 minutes before the drop: check that all proxies are alive, have the correct geolocation, and normal speed (ping to the site should be <500ms for residential).

Advanced Techniques to Increase Success Rate

For experienced snipers who want to get the most out of proxies and bots.

1. Combining Proxy Types

Do not use only one type of proxy. The optimal strategy: 70% residential + 20% mobile + 10% ISP. This creates a more natural traffic pattern. Queue-it sees the diversity of sources, which reduces suspicion.

Use mobile proxies for the most important tasks (for example, for the most hyped sneaker size). Residential for the bulk. ISP for monitoring and less critical sizes.

2. Using Anti-Detect Browsers

Some bots (Kodai, Balko) support integration with anti-detect browsers via API. This provides a unique fingerprint for each task:

• Multilogin — creates virtual browser profiles with unique canvas, WebGL, fonts
• GoLogin — a more budget-friendly alternative, but also effective
• AdsPower — popular among arbitrageurs, has an API for integration with bots

The workflow: the bot starts a task → creates a profile in the anti-detect browser → uses a proxy from the pool → unique fingerprint + unique IP = maximum trust score.

3. Log Analysis and Optimization

After each release, analyze the bot logs: which proxies provided successful checkouts, which got banned. Most bots save detailed logs.

Create a proxy efficiency table:

IP | Release | Result | Queue Position | Checkout Time
45.67.89.12 | Supreme 12/01 | Success | 234 | 11:00:45
78.90.12.34 | Supreme 12/01 | Banned | - | -
12.34.56.78 | Supreme 12/01 | Success | 567 | 11:01:12

Proxies that consistently provide successful checkouts — keep for future releases. Those that get banned — remove from the pool or change the provider.

4. Early Queue Placement

Queue-it often starts the queue 10-30 minutes before the official release start. Experienced snipers monitor the queue appearance and immediately enter with proxies. This gives earlier positions.

Set up monitoring: the bot checks the product page every 5-10 seconds. As soon as the redirect to Queue-it appears — all tasks immediately queue up. This can provide a 5-10 minute advantage over the main mass.

5. Bypass Techniques for Experienced Users

Some bots have experimental modules to bypass Queue-it. They do not always work, but provide an advantage on some releases:

• Direct link bypass: Attempt to access checkout directly, bypassing the product page where Queue-it is set
• Token reuse: Using a token from a previous session (rarely works, Queue-it has updated its protection)
• API endpoint: Some sites have unprotected API endpoints for adding to the cart

These techniques require a deep understanding of how Shopify and Queue-it work. They are not recommended for newcomers, as they can lead to account or IP bans.

6. Using Residential Backconnect Pools

Backconnect proxies are when the provider gives you one endpoint (gateway), and the IP rotates automatically on their side. Advantages for Queue-it:

• Huge IP pool (millions) — practically impossible to spam
• Automatic rotation — no need to set up manually
• Geotargeting through parameters — you can specify country/city in the username

The downside is the higher cost (usually payment for traffic, not for the number of IPs).

Conclusion

Bypassing Queue-it on Shopify releases is a complex task where proxies play a key role, but not the only one. Success depends on a combination: the right type of proxy (residential or mobile) + a quality bot with configured rotation + unique fingerprints + the correct task placement strategy.

Key takeaways from the article: use residential proxies for top releases (Supreme, Footsites), maintain a ratio of 1 proxy to 1-2 tasks, set up sticky sessions to preserve your position in the queue, warm up proxies before the release, and regularly update the pool after major drops.

If you are serious about sniping limited releases, we recommend using residential proxies — they provide the maximum trust score for Queue-it and minimize the risk of blocks. For the most secure releases, consider mobile proxies, which have the highest priority in queue systems.

Remember: the sniping market is very competitive. Investments in quality proxies and tools pay off with successful checkouts on hype releases, where one successful sniping can yield profits several times exceeding the costs of proxies.