What does thread mean in proxies?

In the context of proxies, a port refers to a specific communication channel used by a device to exchange data with other devices on a network.

Every device connected to a network has a unique IP address, and each IP address is divided into multiple ports that can be used for different purposes. For example, a device may use port 9001 for HTTP traffic and port 10001 for SOCKS5 traffic.

When using a proxy, you may be asked to specify a port number. This is the port on the proxy server that your device will connect to in order to send and receive data. Different port numbers may be used for different types of proxy connections, such as HTTP, HTTPS, or SOCKS.

In summary, a port is a specific communication channel used by a device to exchange data on a network. When using a proxy, you may be asked to specify a port number in order to establish a connection through the proxy server.