ssh/socks5 proxy: SSH Tunnel to Socks5 Proxy Configuration Guide

Hands-On SSH Tunneling for Private High Speed Tunnels

Recently, a lot of partners are asking how to use SSH tunnels and Socks5 proxy strings, in fact, this thing is particularly suitable for the need to stabilize the proxy IP scenario. For example, to do data collection, cross-border e-commerce, or the need for multi-region IP test, today we will nag the configuration of the doorway.

Don't get sloppy with the basics.

First you have to have a reliable SSH account, recommended ipipgo cloud server package. Their cross-border line measured latency can be pressed to 200ms or less, the key is the IP pool is large enough not afraid of sealing. Then prepare a local terminal tool, Windows with PowerShell on the line, Mac/Linux directly open the terminal.

 The base tunneling command looks like this
ssh -D 1080 user@ipipgo-server.com -p 22

Knockout! Here.-D 1080The parameter is the key to open the local Socks5 port, so don't write the wrong number on your hand. After connecting you will see a permanent terminal window.Don't turn it off.The tunnel is broken when it's closed.

Four Steps to Real-World Configuration

As a chestnut, configure it this way for requests in Python:

import requests
proxies = {'http': 'socks5://127.0.0.1:1080'}
resp = requests.get('http://check.ipipgo.com', proxies=proxies)

A guide to avoiding the pitfalls

Three of the most common fallouts for newbies:

1. Blindly blocking with antivirus software on → Setting firewall rules to let them go
2. Local port is occupied → netstat -ano | findstr 1080 check occupied
3. SSH key permissions are not correct → chmod 600 private key file go a wave

It would have been a lot less stressful to use the ipipgo client, theirone-touch switchingFunctionality measured can save 80% configuration time. Especially for cross-border business, directly choose the TK line package, the delay can be pressed to within 150ms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is the Internet slow when I'm connected?
A: eighty percent is the proxy IP type did not choose the right. Do data collection with dynamic residential, need to choose a fixed IP static package, ipipgo's dynamic residential package from 7.67 yuan / GB, than self-built servers cost-effective.

Q: What should I do if my Mac system reports a permission error?
A: First check if the ssh command is executed with sudo, then go to the keychain and release the certificate permission.

Q: How do I get a multi-region IP if I need one?
A: Open multiple instances in the ipipgo background, choose servers in different countries to build tunnels at the same time. They support 200+ countries IP, do cross-border e-commerce price measurement pro-test good use.

Choose the right tool to save big money

It's not impossible to toss your own server, but it's not worth the time and cost. ipipgo's Enterprise Edition package is $9.47/GB, and comes with traffic statistics and API management. In particular, theirSERP Dedicated ChannelThe search engine crawlers know what they're doing, and they're more than ten times more stable than generic proxies.

One last piece of cold knowledge: when forwarding Socks5 with an SSH tunnel, theDon't open the global agent.! It's more reliable to use PAC rules or application-level proxies. If you can't figure it out, ipipgo's tech support is pretty responsive and can basically fix it within half an hour on weekdays.