# system.net.httpClient are heavyweight,

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**Created:** [March 28, 2024, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/system-net-httpclient-are-heavyweight/88052 "2024-03-28T20:16:35Z")\
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> [@httpClient Selector Manager Threads](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/httpclient-selector-manager-threads/81664/5):
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> Not just anywhere. At the "top" level, outside any function or class. That makes client a persistent global in that script. Don't import Ignition script modules. Ever. Not in any form. This can create subtle bugs. Just use the full name utilities.client wherever you need it.

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