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1. What does a SOCKS proxy do?
2. Is SOCKS better than VPN?
3. What is SOCKS4 vs 5?
4. How do you use 5 proxies with SOCKS?

What does a SOCKS proxy do?

What is a SOCKS5 proxy? A SOCKS proxy is an additional feature that some VPN providers offer, allowing users to fake their virtual location (also known as location spoofing). A SOCKS5 proxy allows you to hide your IP address from online services.

Is SOCKS better than VPN?

SOCKS5 proxies are faster than a VPN because they don't encrypt your traffic. VPNs are acutely slower than your normal internet speed, as they encrypt your traffic. SOCKS5 proxies are manually configured, which is not difficult, but requires some technical knowledge.

What is SOCKS4 vs 5?

SOCKS4: On the authentication level, SOCKS4 is not conducive to tasks requiring authentication, while SOCKS5 is purpose-built to handle a diverse assortment of authentication methods. SOCKS5: SOCKS5 supports User Datagram Protocol (UDP) proxies, while SOCKS4 does not.

How do you use 5 proxies with SOCKS?

Configuring SOCKS5 on a Windows.

To configure a SOCKS Proxy Server on Windows 10, go to: Settings > Network & Internet > Proxy. Or you can also go through: Control Panel > Network and Internet > Internet Options > Connections “tab” > LAN Settings > Proxy server.