SOCKS5-Proxy-Server is a popular open source tool that allows you to create a SOCKS5 proxy server. It's useful for developers who want to test applications or websites that require connection through a proxy server. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install this tool on the latest version of Elementary OS.
Before we proceed, make sure that you have the following:
Open the terminal by pressing CTRL + ALT + T on your keyboard. This will launch the terminal.
Install git by running the following command:
sudo apt-get install git
Clone the socks5-proxy-server repository to your local machine by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/nskondratev/socks5-proxy-server.git
Navigate to the directory where socks5-proxy-server is located by running the following command:
cd socks5-proxy-server
Install the required packages by running the following command:
sudo apt-get install build-essential libssl-dev
Build and install the socks5-proxy-server by running the following command:
make && sudo make install
Once the installation is complete, run the following command to start the socks5-proxy-server:
socks5_proxy -a 127.0.0.1 -p 1080
This command starts the SOCKS5 proxy server on your machine, listening on IP 127.0.0.1 and port 1080.
You can now configure your applications to use the SOCKS5 proxy server by setting the proxy server address to 127.0.0.1 and the port to 1080.
With these simple steps, you can easily install the SOCKS5-Proxy-Server on the latest version of Elementary OS. The installation process is straightforward, and you can start using the proxy server right away. Remember to configure the proxy settings on your applications to use the SOCKS5 proxy server by setting the address to 127.0.0.1 and the port to 1080.
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