How browser fingerprints work in Manta
Manta retrieves a separate fingerprint snapshot for each new workspace and verifies its signature before saving it locally. A workspace reuses its valid snapshot when reopened, restarted or renamed.
What is a fingerprint browser?
A website can observe browser characteristics such as screen properties, languages, fonts and graphics rendering. It can combine those signals to identify a browsing environment. Fingerprint browsers let you manage that environment. Manta keeps supported characteristics in each workspace’s fingerprint snapshot so they can stay consistent during routine use.
Does Manta change the fingerprint every time I open a workspace?
Routine launches reuse the existing snapshot. When you create a workspace, Manta retrieves a distinct snapshot from its fingerprint service, checks its signature and compatibility, and saves it on your device. Reopening, restarting or renaming the workspace reuses that snapshot while it remains valid. Manta shows a prompt if the snapshot cannot be verified.
For example, renaming Store operations to Store A only changes the name. To set up a separate environment for another business, create a new workspace with its own profile and fingerprint snapshot.
How do snapshots, cookies and proxies differ?
- A fingerprint snapshot describes supported characteristics of the browser environment.
- Cookies and sign-in sessions are browsing state that websites store in the workspace profile.
- A proxy controls the workspace’s network connection and exit. You can assign an existing proxy when you need one.
Websites can also use account details, network signals and activity to assess a browsing environment. A persistent fingerprint keeps the supported workspace characteristics consistent. Each website applies its own rules for detection and account relationships.