Why Use SOCKS5 Proxies?
SOCKS5
proxies offer greater flexibility and efficiency for web scraping, data collection, and network security. Unlike HTTP
and HTTPS
proxies, which are limited to web traffic, SOCKS5
supports multiple protocols and unrestricted port usage.
Key advantages of SOCKS5 proxies:
- Works with various types of network traffic, not just HTTP(S).
- Enables remote DNS resolution for enhanced privacy.
- Bypasses firewalls and restrictions with minimal latency.
- Supports authentication for secure access.
HTTP
and HTTPS
proxies may be a more cost-effective choice. However, if your project requires advanced compatibility, SOCKS5 is the ideal solution.
How to Set Up Toolip SOCKS5 Proxies
1
Configure SOCKS5 Port
Toolip uses port 31115 for SOCKS5 connections.
2
Use Domain Names for Targeting
Toolip SOCKS5 proxies support only domain names (hostnames), not direct IP addresses.
- Use domain names (e.g.,
example.com
) instead of numeric IP addresses. - Ensure your application is set to resolve DNS remotely through the proxy.
3
Make Requests With `curl` Using SOCKS5
Always use
socks5h://proxy.toolip.io:31115
to ensure remote DNS resolution.curl
, use the -x
flag to specify the SOCKS5 proxy and ensure remote DNS resolution with socks5h://
.Example command:- The
-x
flag specifies the proxy. - The
socks5h://
prefix forces remote DNS resolution. - Replace
[USERNAME]
,[PASSWORD]
with your Toolip credentials.
4
Troubleshooting `curl` Requests
If you encounter issues, use the Look for headers like:
-i
or -v
flag in curl
for detailed debugging output:x-brd-error
x-brd-err-code
x-brd-err-msg
5
SOCKS5 authentication
Toolip requires authentication for SOCKS5 proxy access.
- Enter your username and password in your application’s proxy settings.
- Use a single-line authentication format:
6
Understand the Difference Between SOCKS5 and SOCKS5h
- SOCKS5: The client resolves DNS locally before sending requests through the proxy.
- SOCKS5h: DNS is resolved remotely by the proxy, ensuring greater privacy and preventing DNS leaks.
Summary - HTTP/HTTPS vs SOCKS5
Feature | HTTP/HTTPS | SOCKS5 |
---|---|---|
Protocol Support | Only HTTP and HTTPS | Supports all protocols (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, etc.) |
Traffic Type | Web traffic only | Any type of network traffic |
DNS Resolution | Local (by client) | Remote (with SOCKS5h) |
Authentication Support | Yes | Yes |
Speed | Generally faster for web browsing | Slightly slower due to flexibility |
Firewall Bypass | Limited | Better at bypassing firewalls and restrictions |
Use Case | Web scraping, browsing | Advanced scraping, P2P, gaming, privacy tools |
- Use HTTP/HTTPS for general and standard web scraping and browsing.
- Use SOCKS5 when you need protocol flexibility, remote DNS resolution, bypass network restrictions or you just feel that HTTP/HTTPS don’t do the job.
Toolip proxies do not support UDP protocol, our services are based on TCP only.