SOCKS5 is a proxy protocol that forwards network connections between an application and a destination server. It supports authentication and can carry traffic from applications that know how to use a SOCKS proxy.

SOCKS5 does not encrypt traffic by itself. If you connect to an HTTPS website through SOCKS5, the website connection remains encrypted by HTTPS, but the SOCKS5 layer does not add separate encryption.

The SOCKS5 standard supports TCP connections and includes UDP functionality. The features available through a particular proxy service depend on the provider and product configuration.

SOCKS5 availability and supported capabilities depend on the Proxy-Cheap product and network. Use the protocol and connection details displayed for the selected proxy in your dashboard. Contact Support to confirm whether UDP relay is available for a specific product.

If your application supports remote DNS through the proxy, it may label the option as SOCKS5H, proxy DNS, or remote DNS.