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SSH (Secure Shell)

Using Secure Shell tunnels to forward Stripchat traffic safely.

Definition​

Secure Shell (SSH) is a cryptographic protocol that provides authenticated, encrypted communication between a client and server. Beyond remote terminals, SSH can forward TCP traffic through the server using dynamic port forwarding (ssh -D) or local port forwarding (ssh -L), effectively acting as an encrypted proxy.

Why it matters​

  • Lightweight alternative: When installing a full VPN isn't possible, SSH tunnels can encrypt Stripchat sessions from a trusted server you control.
  • Granular scope: You can limit tunnel usage to specific browsers or apps by pointing them at the local SOCKS proxy created by SSH.
  • Auditable infrastructure: Hosting the SSH endpoint yourself removes dependency on commercial VPNs for privacy.

Implementation tips​

  1. Run ssh -D 1080 user@server to start a dynamic SOCKS proxy, then configure your browser to use localhost:1080.
  2. Enable ProxyCommand or ProxyJump to chain through bastion hosts if the first hop is heavily monitored.
  3. Keep server patches current and disable password logins - use key-based authentication to prevent compromise.