How to configure the computer socks5 proxy?Windows/Mac Dual System Setup Guide

Hands-on teaching you to play computer Socks5 proxy

As we all know, proxy IP is like a cloak of invisibility on the Internet. Today, let's talk about how to live on Windows and Mac Socks5 proxy, focusing on our own reliable ipipgo service. The entire vernacular teaching, the package will be taught!

Figuring out what the hell Socks5 is

This one belongs toFifth-tier agency agreementsSocks5 is more secure and flexible than HTTP proxies. As if you want to send a courier, Socks5 not only help you pack (encrypted transmission), but also can specify which transportation route (protocol support). Especially suitable for scenarios where you need to handle multiple network requests at the same time, such as multi-open games or batch data capture.

Three Steps to Windows Configuration

Step 1: Get a proxy IP
Log into the ipipgo website and pick the SOCKS5 protocol in the Dynamic Residential package. Pay attention to the region selection, for example, if you want a US IP, choose the North American node. Get the three-piece set of IP address, port, and account password.

Example configuration:
Address: socks5.ipipgo.net
Port: 24000
Account: user123
Password: pass456

Step 2: System Setup
1. Right-click on the network icon in the lower right corner → Open "Network and Internet Settings".
2. Select "Proxy" on the left → Manually set the proxy → Fill in the information in the Socks5 column.
3. Remember to check the "local address does not use a proxy", or open the home router are stuck!

Step 3: Verify that it is in effect
Open cmd and typecurl ifconfig.meThe IP shown is correct if it is the address given by ipipgo. If it fails, check to see if the account has expired, or if it's safer to switch to a static residential package.

Mac configuration made easy

1. 🍎 logo in the upper left corner → System Settings → Network → Currently Connected Networks
2. Click "Details" → Proxy → Select SOCKS proxy.
3. fill in the server address and port.Do not check the "Proxy requires password" box.(because ipipgo is account password verification)
4. Open a terminal and typenc -zv Proxy IP PortTesting connectivity

There's something to be said for package selection

Guidelines on demining of common problems

Q: Connected to the proxy Internet speed becomes a snail?
A: Eighty percent of the node selection is far away, in the ipipgo background to switch the same operator node. For example, if you use telecom broadband, you should choose the proxy IP of telecom line.

Q: Certain software is dead set against going proxy?
A: Some programs bypass the system proxy, which has to be configured separately in the software settings. For example, Chrome has to install the SwitchyOmega plugin.

Q：It shows that the connection is successful but I can't open the webpage?
A: First turn off the traffic monitoring function of antivirus software, especially a certain 60 security guards like to intercept proxy requests.

Why ipipgo?

theirDynamic Residential AgentsThere is a black technology: you can set the IP survival time. For example, when you do the crawler set each IP with 5 minutes to automatically replace, perfect to avoid the anti-climbing mechanism. Static residential agent more ruthless, 500,000 + real family IP pool, engaged in overseas e-commerce evaluation stable as an old dog.

Lastly, a word of caution: Do not choose the wrong protocol when configuring, SOCKS5 and SOCKS4 are not universal. When you encounter problems, restart the router first, and then look for ipipgo customer service to ask for technical support, don't make a mess by yourself. This network thing, sometimes very mysterious ~!