Sequential vs Parallel Mode

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Understand the two autocop execution strategies and choose the one suited for your needs.

Introduction

When an item is detected, the autocop must choose how to use your Vinted accounts to attempt the purchase. Two modes are available, each with its advantages.

Accessing Autocop Settings

From the /accounts page, click the "Autocop Settings" button (gear icon) at the top right.

Execution Modes

One account per item, selected by round-robin rotation.

How it Works

When an item is detected:

  1. The least recently used account is automatically selected
  2. A single purchase attempt is fired with that account
  3. If it fails, the item is not retried with another account — it moves on

Each trigger picks the next account in rotation, ensuring fair usage across all your accounts over time.

Sequential mode card selected in Kops autocop settings

Advantages

  • Lower risk of detection (only one attempt per item, natural behavior)
  • Fair account rotation — no single account is overused
  • Ideal if you have few accounts or for low-competition items

Disadvantages

  • If the selected account fails, the item is lost (no automatic retry)
  • One chance per item — less forgiving than parallel mode

Quick Comparison

Sequential

CriteriaDetail
SpeedMedium
Account UsageOne per item (round-robin)
Detection RiskLow
Ideal forLow-competition items
Required Accounts1+

Parallel

CriteriaDetail
SpeedHigh
Account UsageMultiple simultaneously
Detection RiskMedium
Ideal forHigh-demand items
Required Accounts2+ recommended

Auto-Quarantine

At the bottom of the modal, an Auto-Quarantine option is available.

When an account triggers certain types of errors, it is automatically placed in temporary quarantine so as not to penalize other attempts:

Error TypeQuarantine Duration
Rate limit (too many requests)1 hour
Y01 / Fraud detection24 hours
Blocked captcha (anti-bot)Automatic quarantine

The account is automatically reactivated once the delay expires. You can also release it manually from the Accounts page.

Disabled

The account continues to be used even in case of errors. Avoid unless you know what you are doing — a non-quarantined account can slow down all your attempts.

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