How to Install SOCKS5 Proxy Server on Windows 11

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of SOCKS5 proxy server on Windows 11 using the open source software from socks5-proxy-server">https://github.com/nskondratev/socks5-proxy-server.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• Windows 11 Operating System
• Command Prompt or Terminal
• Git (optional)

Step 1: Download and Install Git

Git is a version control system that allows you to manage your software development projects. Although not required, we recommend installing Git for Windows command prompt.

To download and install Git, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Git website: https://git-scm.com/download/win
2. Download the Git installer for Windows.
3. Run the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Step 2: Clone the socks5-proxy-server Repository

Once Git is installed, you can clone the socks5-proxy-server repository with the following command:

git clone https://github.com/nskondratev/socks5-proxy-server.git

This will create a new directory called socks5-proxy-server on your local machine.

Step 3: Install Node.js

The SOCKS5 proxy server is built using Node.js, a popular JavaScript runtime. Follow these steps to install Node.js:

1. Go to the Node.js website: https://nodejs.org/en/download/
2. Download the latest version of Node.js for Windows.
3. Run the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Step 4: Install Dependencies

Before you can start the SOCKS5 proxy server, you need to install its dependencies. Open a command prompt or terminal and navigate to the socks5-proxy-server directory. Then, run the following command:

npm install

This command will download and install all the dependencies required by the SOCKS5 proxy server.

Step 5: Start the SOCKS5 Proxy Server

Now that you have installed all the required software and dependencies, you can start the SOCKS5 proxy server. Open a command prompt or terminal and navigate to the socks5-proxy-server directory. Then, run the following command:

npm start

This will start the SOCKS5 proxy server on port 1080 by default.

Step 6: Configure Your Client

To use the SOCKS5 proxy server, you need to configure the client that you want to use it with. Depending on the client, the configuration settings may be different, but you will need to specify the proxy server address and port.

For example, if you are using Google Chrome, you can configure it to use the SOCKS5 proxy server by following these steps:

1. Open Chrome and go to Settings > Advanced > System.
2. Click on the "Open your computer's proxy settings" link.
3. In the "Internet Properties" window, click on the "Connections" tab.
4. Click on the "LAN settings" button.
5. Check the "Use a proxy server for your LAN" checkbox.
6. In the "Address" field, enter the IP address of the computer running the SOCKS5 proxy server.
7. In the "Port" field, enter the port number used by the SOCKS5 proxy server (default is 1080).
8. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured the SOCKS5 proxy server on Windows 11. You can now use it to help secure your Internet connection and protect your privacy.

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