How to Install SocksBin on macOS

SocksBin is a software package that allows users to create and manage their own socks5 proxy servers. It can be used to improve online security and privacy, and to bypass Internet restrictions.

In this tutorial, we will cover the steps necessary to install SocksBin on macOS.

Prerequisites

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

• A macOS computer running version 10.9 or later.
• A stable and fast internet connection.
• Administrator privileges on your machine.
• Basic knowledge of how to use the terminal.

Installation Steps

1. Open the Terminal application on your macOS machine. You can do this by entering "Terminal" into the search bar in the top right corner of your screen.

2. Install Homebrew by entering the following command in the terminal:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

3. Once Homebrew is installed, enter the following command to install SocksBin:

brew install magnumdingusedu/socksbin/socksbin

4. Wait for the installation to complete. Once it's done, you can start using SocksBin on your macOS machine.

5. To verify that SocksBin is installed correctly, enter the following command:

socksbin --version

6. If the installation was successful, you should see a version number displayed.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed SocksBin on your macOS machine.

Conclusion

SocksBin is a powerful tool that allows users to create and manage their own socks5 proxy servers. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily install SocksBin on your macOS machine and start using it to improve your online security and privacy.

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