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What is Tor SOCKS proxy?
SOCKS5 is an Internet protocol used by Tor. It sends the traffic through the Tor network instead of sending it from your IP address into the open network. It is a general purpose proxy that sits at the layer 5 of the OSI model and uses the tunneling method.
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.
How do I get a proxy for SOCKS5?
Unless specified otherwise by the developer of the app in question, open its settings and find the section for SOCKS5 proxy configurations. Enter the address and port of the server you want to connect to. SOCKS5 proxy servers currently available for free are: USA NY (server address 142.93.
