SOCKS5

Internet protocol that routes traffic through proxy servers. More versatile than HTTP proxies, handling any traffic type. Shadowsocks uses SOCKS5 protocol for censorship bypass.

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What is SOCKS5?

Internet protocol that routes traffic through proxy servers. More versatile than HTTP proxies, handling any traffic type. Shadowsocks uses SOCKS5 protocol for censorship bypass.

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Protocol

Set of rules governing how data is encrypted and transmitted through VPN. EdgeVPN offers three protocols: WireGuard (fast), OpenVPN (reliable), and V2Ray (censorship-resistant). Each has specific advantages.

Proxy Server

Intermediary server that forwards requests on your behalf, hiding your IP but typically without encryption. Less secure than VPNs. Free proxies often log data or inject ads. Use VPNs for real privacy protection.

Shadowsocks

Lightweight SOCKS5 proxy protocol designed for censorship bypass. Pioneered censorship evasion techniques but increasingly detected by modern DPI. V2Ray evolved from Shadowsocks with better obfuscation.

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