Docs/System/FAQ

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General

Is TrafficLab Pro a simulator?

No. The default engine launches real Chromium browsers that perform real searches, type with human timing, browse pages and trigger interactions. A simulation mode exists per campaign for instant demo runs without browsers.

Do I need to install a browser?

No. Chromium is bundled with the app (about 400 MB) and Playwright is pointed at it automatically on startup.

Can I run it in a normal browser?

Yes, for preview only. npm run dev opens the full interface with the simulation engine. Real browsers, real proxy validation, keyword research and the captcha pipeline require the desktop app.

Do I need a 2Captcha account?

Only if you want captcha solving. The engine works without it, but search engines will challenge some sessions. The self-test in Settings proves your key works before you rely on it.

Do I need an AI API key?

Only for the chat assistant and AI comments. The AI Grader and Persona Risk Scorer run 100% locally. Any OpenAI-compatible endpoint works, including local models.

Can I run without proxies?

Yes. Keep Use proxy off and sessions come from your direct IP. For realistic geo distribution, add and validate proxies in the Proxy Manager.

Why does the real engine alert show in my browser?

The alert appears when the engine is set to Real Browser but the app is running as a web page. Real browsers only run inside the desktop app.

How many campaigns can I have?

Unlimited. Each campaign keeps its own URLs, keywords, engine, humanizer and interaction settings, and campaigns can be duplicated in one click.

Engine and sessions

Where is my data stored?

Everything (campaigns, proxies, sessions, settings) lives in the local app store. You can export a full JSON backup from Settings at any time.

Can I move my license to another PC?

Yes. Deactivate on the old PC, then activate with the same key on the new one. Keys are always retrievable from your purchase history.

Why do settings lock while running?

Changing engine parameters mid-run would corrupt the session logic, so configuration locks while the engine runs. Stop the engine, adjust, then start again.

What do the session stages mean?

Queued (created), warming (visiting neutral sites), searching (typing into the search engine), browsing (reading the page), interacting (links, comments, ads), completed or failed.

What counts as a failed session?

A session that could not complete its flow: unreachable target, search engine challenge that was not solved, dead proxy, or a page that blocked the browser. The log shows the exact reason.

Can sessions look like returning visitors?

Yes. The engine tracks recurring sessions per campaign and the dashboard and reports show the recurring count.

AI, data and licensing

Is the AI agent allowed to change my campaigns?

Only when you ask it to, and every mutation goes through the normal store with the UI updating live. The system prompt instructs the agent to always read real data and never invent numbers.

Does the app phone home?

No telemetry. The app talks only to services you configure: your AI endpoint, your captcha provider, proxy lists you trigger, search suggestion endpoints for keyword research, and GA4 if you enable it.

Why are there two Windows builds?

The NSIS installer adds shortcuts and an install folder; the portable exe runs anywhere without installing. Both are the same app.

How do I reset everything?

Settings, Data: Reset clears stats, Clear sessions removes session records. There is also Reset Data on the dashboard. Export a backup first if you want to keep anything.