SOCKS5 tools: commonly used SOCKS5 proxy client software recommendations

Why do you need a reliable SOCKS5 tool?

What do you fear the most when surfing the web nowadays? The loading speed of PPT, the website that pops up CAPTCHA, and the geographical restriction of some platforms... This is the time to make aSOCKS5 AgentIt's like installing a "stealth gas pedal" on your computer. Compared with ordinary HTTP proxies, SOCKS5 supports more protocols (such as BT downloads and online games) and will not tamper with your packets, so it is more secure to use.

Three pro-tested clients to recommend

Here are a few tools that I usually use when I'm tossing my own agents around.Experience from real use, pay attention to the configuration details:

Take Proxifier as a chestnut and focus on it when setting it upAgent Agreement Typerespond in singingport numberRight or wrong. For example, when using ipipgo's proxy service, their S5 port is 24000 by default, so don't be stupid and fill in other numbers!

 Python request example (remember to replace your account)
import requests
proxies = {
    'http': 'socks5://user:pass@proxy.ipipgo.io:24000',
    'https': 'socks5://user:pass@proxy.ipipgo.io:24000'
}
resp = requests.get('http://example.com', proxies=proxies)

Hands on teaching you to use ipipgo with proxies

After buying the package on the ipipgo website, focus on theextraction pageof these three parameters:

• Server Address: proxy.ipipgo.io
• Port number: 24000 (dynamic residential)/24001 (static residential)
• Account password: set when you register yourself

Recommended for Android phonesPosternThis app, remember to open it when configuringUDP forwardingoption, otherwise some video apps will not load. Shadowrocket is recommended for Apple devices, but be careful not to get a torrented version from the AppStore.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between SOCKS5 and HTTP proxy?
A: Simply put, SOCKS5 supports more network protocols, playing games, watching live broadcasts and such scenarios more smoothly, and does not modify the original packets.

Q: How do I check if the proxy is in effect?
A: Open the website ipinfo.io and see if the IP displayed is a proxy server address. If you are using ipipgo's static residential IP, the attribution shown should be the same as the region you selected.

Q: Why is the connection unstable sometimes?
A: First check whether the account traffic is exhausted, and then try switchingProtocol type(Try replacing SOCKS5 with HTTP). If you are using a dynamic residential package, we suggest you set it in the ipipgo backendLong Session ModeThe

Why choose ipipgo's services?

Their proxy pool can really hit the spot - local IPs in over 200 countries around the world, especially good for those who need toprecise positioningof business scenarios. For example, if you do cross-border e-commerce, you want to simulate user behavior in different countries, and you can avoid platform detection with their static residential IP.

The price of the package is pretty solid too:
- Dynamic Residential is a minimum of 7 bucks over 1 G
- Enterprise package supports multiple devices online at the same time
- Static IP $35 a month, much cheaper than buying a cloud server

Highlighting theirTK LineThis is a special feature of the industry. Specifically optimized for certain video platforms with high traffic, the measured upload video is more than 3 times faster than ordinary agents. However, this need to contact customer service to open a separate, newcomers are recommended to use the standard package to practice first.

By the way, their homeAPI ExtractionReally convenient, with the crawler script with simply beautiful. Interface return format is very standardized, but also with IP availability detection, saving yourself from writing retry logic. But pay attention to control the frequency of requests, do not brush the API to burst.