How to Install SOCKS5Engine on EndeavourOS Latest?

SOCKS5Engine is an open-source proxy server that is designed to route network messages through a SOCKS5 gateway. This software is widely used for secure and anonymous browsing by masking your IP address. Installing SOCKS5Engine on EndeavourOS is a straightforward process. This tutorial will guide you through each step of the installation process.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, you need to have the following prerequisites:

• A computer running EndeavourOS
• A terminal with root access
• Git Installed

Step 1: Clone the Repository

The first step is to clone the repository to your system. For this purpose, follow the steps below:

1. Open the terminal by pressing CTRL+ALT+T on your keyboard.

2. Run the following command to install Git:

   sudo pacman -S git
   

3. Once the Git is installed, run the following command to clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/VeeSecurity/SOCKS5Engine.git
   

4. Wait for the repository to be cloned to your system.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

The second step is to install the dependencies required by SOCKS5Engine. For this purpose, execute the following command in the terminal:

sudo pacman -S cmake gcc make

Step 3: Build and Install SOCKS5Engine

The third step is to build and install SOCKS5Engine on your system. For this purpose, execute the following commands in the terminal:

cd SOCKS5Engine
cmake .
make
sudo make install

Step 4: Start SOCKS5Engine

The final step is to start SOCKS5Engine on your system. For this purpose, execute the following command in your terminal:

sudo SOCKS5Engine

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed SOCKS5Engine on your EndeavourOS system. You can now use this software to secure your browsing and mask your IP address.

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