What is SOCKS5 protocol?

Modified on Tue, 18 Jul, 2023 at 8:17 AM

SOCKS is an Internet protocol that exchanges network packets between a client and a server through a proxy server. SOCKS5 additionally provides authentication so only authorized users may access a server.


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