Geonode’s Proxy service supports multiple protocols for different use cases. Each protocol serves a specific purpose, ensuring compatibility with various applications.

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Supported Protocols

  1. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
  2. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)
  3. SOCKS5 (Socket Secure 5)

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Comparison Table of Supported Protocols

ProtocolSecurityBest ForAvailability
HTTP❌ No encryptionWeb scraping, browsing, APIs✅ Supported
HTTPS✅ SSL/TLS encryptedSecure websites, automation, transactions✅ Supported
SOCKS5✅ More secure than HTTPStreaming, gaming, anonymity✅ Supported

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Unsupported Protocols

  • UDP
  • Email Protocols
These protocols are not supported in Geonode’s proxy services.

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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).