Glossary
SOCKS5
A proxy protocol that relays TCP connections, and optionally UDP, without interpreting HTTP.
Lets non-HTTP clients use a proxy. It also lets the proxy resolve hostnames, which matters when you want DNS lookups to happen on the proxy side.
Further reading: Protocols guide.
Related terms
- HTTP CONNECT
The method an HTTP proxy uses to open a tunnel for HTTPS traffic. - DNS leak
A hostname lookup that goes out from your own network instead of through the proxy.
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