Proxy Service Guide
Protocols
Learn about the different proxy protocols supported by Geonode.
Supported Protocols
- HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
- HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)
- SOCKS5 (Socket Secure 5)
Comparison Table of Supported Protocols
Protocol | Security | Best For | Availability |
---|---|---|---|
HTTP | β No encryption | Web scraping, browsing, APIs | β Supported |
HTTPS | β SSL/TLS encrypted | Secure websites, automation, transactions | β Supported |
SOCKS5 | β More secure than HTTP | Streaming, gaming, anonymity | β Supported |
Unsupported Protocols
- UDP
- Email Protocols
These protocols are not supported in Geonodeβs proxy services.
Final Tips
- Use HTTP for general browsing and data scraping.
- Choose HTTPS for secure transactions and automation.
- Use SOCKS5 for streaming, gaming, and high-speed anonymity.
Geonode does not support UDP-based services and email-related protocols (SMTP, IMAP, POP3).