| Feature | Proxy 12345 (SOCKS/HTTP) | VPN (OpenVPN/WireGuard) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | None (unless using HTTPS separately) | Full system-wide encryption | | Traffic Type | App-specific (browser only) | All traffic (system, apps, DNS) | | Speed | Very fast (no encryption overhead) | Slower (due to encryption) | | Setup Complexity | Simple (change browser settings) | Requires client software | | Best Use Case | Geo-unblocking streaming, quick IP change | Privacy, public Wi-Fi, anonymity |
Dante is a standard SOCKS server.
sudo systemctl restart danted sudo systemctl enable danted Ensure your VPS firewall (UFW or iptables) allows incoming TCP connections on port 12345. proxy 12345
pass from: 0.0.0.0/0 to: 0.0.0.0/0 protocol: tcp udp | Feature | Proxy 12345 (SOCKS/HTTP) | VPN
Disclaimer: Always respect the terms of service of the websites you access and your local laws regarding proxy usage. quick IP change | Privacy