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How to Install socks5-proxy-server on macOS

Introduction

The socks5-proxy-server is a lightweight proxy server designed to provide secure and fast internet access. In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to install socks5-proxy-server on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, ensure the following requirements are met:

• A macOS computer
• Git is installed on the computer
• Basic knowledge of Terminal commands

Installation Steps

Follow the steps below to install socks5-proxy-server on macOS:

1. Open the Terminal app on your macOS computer. You can do this by searching Terminal in Finder or using the Spotlight search.
2. Clone the socks5-proxy-server Git repository by running the following command in the Terminal:

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

3. Change your current directory to the repository directory by running:

cd socks5-proxy-server

4. Install the required dependencies by running the following command in Terminal:

sudo apt-get install build-essential libsodium-dev

(This is for Debian based systems. But as this tutorial is for macOS, you should skip this step)

5. Build the project using the following command:

make

6. The build process for the project is now complete. You can start the socks5-proxy-server using the following format:

./socks5-server port_number

Replace port_number with the port number you would like the proxy server to listen on. For example, if you would like to start the server on port 8080, you would run the following command:

./socks5-server 8080

7. After that, you can use any program capable of SOCKS5 proxy to access the Internet through the socks5-proxy-server.

Conclusion

With this tutorial, you should now be able to install socks5-proxy-server on your macOS computer. Remember to always use a strong password and keep the server up-to-date with the latest security patches. If you have any issues, reach out to the developer's GitHub page for support.

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