Firefox SOCKS5 Settings: Firefox SOCKS5 Proxy Tutorial

Firefox SOCKS5 Settings Hands-On Instruction

Today we are going to talk about how to configure SOCKS5 proxy with Firefox. This is a simple matter, but there are a few pitfalls to pay special attention to. First, open your Firefox, the upper right corner of the three bar menu find it? Click in and select"Settings"Don't bookmark it with a shaky hand.

Configure the core in four steps

1. At the bottom of the settings page look for"Network Settings"Tap the gear icon next to it.
2. Selection"Manual proxy configuration"In the SOCKS5 column, fill in the proxy IP and port number.
3. Here's the kicker! Check the box."Proxy DNS"This option, or the domain name resolution will go to the local
4. Finally, click OK and open the ipipgo website to test if it works.

// Example configuration parameters:
SOCKS5 Host: 123.45.67.89
Port: 1080
Check the "Remote DNS" box.

Why choose SOCKS5 over HTTP proxy?

SOCKS5 can handle all types of traffic, especially UDP. Like some applications that require real-time transmission, such as ... (here to delete sensitive scenarios, for example), with the HTTP proxy directly to rest. Plus now the mainstream proxy service providers such as ipipgo are prioritized recommended SOCKS5 protocol, the transfer efficiency can be improved 30% more than.

Common Rollover Scene Handling

ipipgo tips for choosing a package

His agents are divided into three main categories:
- Dynamic residential (standard): suitable for individual users, more than 7 dollars 1G traffic
- Dynamic Residential (Corporate): cost-effective for teams, with exclusive API access
- Static Residential: a must for fixed IP scenarios, 35 bucks a month
Beginners are advised to take the dynamic standard version to test the water first, in the background can directly switch the type of agreement. Pay attention to the billing model, do not traffic over the speed limit.

QA time

Q: I can't open any web page after setting up the proxy?
A: 80% of the port is filled in the wrong, check whether the SOCKS5 port. And maybe the IP is blocked, go to ipipgo to get a new IP.

Q: Will it conflict if I open more than one agent at the same time?
A: Firefox can only use a proxy configuration, if you want to switch to install a FoxyProxy plug-in, can store multiple configuration options

Q: How do I set up Firefox for mobile?
A：Android version in the "Advanced Settings - Network", iOS has to be in the system settings with, but it is still recommended to use the computer operation is more stable!

The last thing I want to say is that the proxy thing depends on the configuration of three points and the quality of the IP. Previously used a number of service providers, ipipgo node survival rate is indeed higher, especially his family that TK line, suitable for special needs of the scene. The setup process where stuck, directly find their technical support, the response speed is quite reliable.