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SOCKS5 Proxy

Flexible proxies that carry Stripchat traffic for any application.

Definition​

SOCKS5 is a proxy protocol that works at the transport layer, relaying any TCP or UDP traffic (not just HTTP). Clients authenticate to the proxy, which then opens connections to the target server.

Why it matters​

  • Protocol agnostic: Works for Stripchat web, RTMP, or custom APIs, not just browser requests.
  • High anonymity: Supports authentication and can chain with Tor or VPNs.
  • Speed: When deployed close to the target region, SOCKS5 proxies offer low-latency routes.

Tips​

  1. Configure browsers or system proxy settings to use the SOCKS5 endpoint (host, port, credentials).
  2. Use ssh -D to spin up ad-hoc SOCKS5 proxies on trusted servers.
  3. Secure the proxy - require authentication and TLS where available to prevent abuse.