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What Is a SOCKS5 Proxy? A Complete 2026 GuideSOCKS5 Guides

Jul 17, 2026 · 8 min read

What Is a SOCKS5 Proxy? A Complete 2026 Guide

SOCKS5 is a low-level proxy protocol that handles any TCP or UDP traffic without inspecting or rewriting it. Here's everything you need to know.

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