How to Install Socks5-Proxy-Server on Clear Linux Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Socks5-Proxy-Server on Clear Linux Latest. Sock5-Proxy-Server is a free and open-source SOCKS5 server written in C++ and available on GitHub.

Prerequisites

Before we begin with the installation process, ensure that you have the following:

• A server running Clear Linux Latest
• A user account with sudo privileges

Step 1: Install Git

To start with the installation process, we first need to install Git, a version control system used to clone the necessary repository. You can install Git using the following command:

sudo swupd bundle-add git

Step 2: Clone the Repository

Once you have installed Git, you need to clone the Socks5-Proxy-Server repository from GitHub. You can clone the repository using the following commands:

git clone https://github.com/nskondratev/socks5-proxy-server.git
cd socks5-proxy-server

Step 3: Build and Compile the Server

After cloning the repository, you need to build the server. You can do that using the following commands:

mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
make

Step 4: Configure the Server

After compiling the server, we need to configure the Socks5-Proxy-Server with the appropriate settings. In the build directory, create a new file named config.cfg with the following content:

# If the proxy needs to authenticate, set the username and password
username=yourusername
password=yourpassword

# The IP address and port number the Socks5-Proxy-Server is running on
listen=0.0.0.0:1080

# The IP address and port number to forward the traffic to
forward=yourserverip:8080

Save the changes and close the file.

Step 5: Start the Server

Finally, run the Socks5-Proxy-Server using the following command:

./socks5-proxy-server config.cfg

Congratulations! You have successfully installed the Socks5-Proxy-Server on Clear Linux Latest. You can now use this server as a proxy server to route your internet traffic.