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SOCKS5 Proxies
Choose any proxy type and get a fast connection to any target online without facing CAPTCHAs or IP bans.
What is a SOCKS5 proxy?
SOCKS5 proxies serve as intermediaries in network communication, offering flexibility, support for both TCP and UDP traffic, and the ability to bypass various restrictions.
Multiple protocols
Leverage SOCKS5 and its support of all kinds of protocols: TCP, UDP, SMTP, FTP. Access any target online with universal SOCKS5 proxies, minus CAPTCHAs and IP bans.
Any proxy type
Access millions of residential, ISP, mobile, and datacenter IPs that support SOCKS5, get phenomenal performance, and experience the highest level of compatibility with third-party integrations.
Unlimited threads & connections
Enjoy unlimited connections and threads, unmatched speed, IP randomization and replacement options, 99.99% uptime, and other time-saving features.
Explore with global residential proxy
Residential proxy enables real user interactions, bypassing IP blocks, CAPTCHAs, geo-restrictions, anti-bots, and more. Perfect for seamless public data collection or multi-account management.
Explore our solutions supporting SOCKS5
- What are proxies?
Our proxy network is ideal for bypassing geo-restrictions, CAPTCHAs, and IP blocks. We offer vast ethically-sourced IP pools, wide location coverage, high success rates, and flexible pricing options.
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Residential proxies from $2.2/GB55M+ ethically-sourced residential proxies across 195+ global locations, ensuring your anonymity online and access to any data you need. Learn more
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ISP Proxies from $0.35/IPThe authenticity of residential proxies and the stability of datacenter ones with IPs from premium ASNs and forever website sessions. Learn more
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Mobile Proxies from $4.5/GB10M+ IPs featuring extensive location coverage and 700+ ASNs, 3G/4G/5G support, advanced targeting options, and highest success rates. Learn more
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Site Unblocker from $6/GBDynamic rendering and advanced browser fingerprinting, powered by 65M+ IPs, retrieve real-time data with just a few simple clicks. Learn more
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Datacenter proxies from $0.09/IP500K+ shared & dedicated datacenter proxies worldwide with <0.3s average speed and 99.99% uptime. Learn more
Enjoy the benefits of SOCKS5 proxies
Enhance privacy and reduce latency with a balance between speed, versatility, and privacy.
Unlimited threads
Static & rotating IPs
Worldwide locations
99.99% uptime
<0.3s avg. response time
Any user:pass combination
24/7 tech support
Enjoy the benefits
Enhance privacy and reduce latency with a balance between speed, versatility, and privacy.
How to set up SOCKS5 proxies?
Light up your SOCKS5 proxies in your Windows or MacOS device.
Windows 10/11
1. Open Settings
2. Hit Network & Internet
3. Choose Proxy
4. Turn on Automatically detect settings
5. Under Manual proxy setup, click Edit
6. Turn on Use a proxy server option
7. Enter your IP and port number you’ve got from your SOCKS5 proxy list
8. Save your settings.
Mac OS (Ventura 13)
1. Open System Settings
2. Click Network
3. Open Proxies
4. Turn on Auto proxy discovery
5. Turn on SOCKS proxy
6. Enter your server and port details
7. Click OK.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SOCKS5 Proxies
Can I get SOCKS5 for free?
Users can choose HTTP(S) or SOCKS5 proxies at no extra cost. Additionally, we offer a 3-day free trial for our residential proxies.
What is the difference between VPN and SOCKS5 proxies?
VPNs encrypt all internet traffic and route it through a secure server, providing comprehensive privacy and security but potentially reducing speed. SOCKS5 proxies, on the other hand, don’t encrypt traffic but offer faster speeds and greater flexibility, making them a better choice for tasks requiring high performance, like accessing sophisticated targets online, bypassing geo-restrictions, or collecting real-time data.
What's the difference between SOCKS5 and HTTP proxies?
SOCKS5 proxies can handle any type of internet traffic, including HTTP, FTP, and SMTP, providing broader application support and better performance for traffic-intensive tasks. HTTP proxies are limited to handling web traffic (HTTP/HTTPS), making them less versatile but often more efficient for casual activities like web browsing.
Do you offer any additional features like IP rotation, dedicated IPs, or session control?
IP rotation and session control are available, while dedicated IPs are available with our Dedicated ISP product, but not available in the Shared ISP product.
Can your SOCKS5 proxies be used for multiple concurrent connections?
Yes, our proxies supporting SOCKS5 protocol can be used for multiple concurrent connections.