Proxy Protocols

Understanding the differences between various proxy protocols is essential for optimizing your network tasks. This page explains the differences between HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 proxies, and guides you on when to use each.

Proxy Protocols Overview

HTTP Proxy

HTTP proxies are designed to handle HTTP traffic. They are widely used for web scraping, accessing HTTP websites, and general web browsing. HTTP proxies can also handle HTTPS traffic through the HTTP CONNECT method, allowing you to access secure websites even when using an HTTP proxy.

Key Features:

• Supports HTTP and HTTPS traffic
• Commonly used for web scraping and browsing
• No encryption between client and proxy

HTTPS Proxy

HTTPS proxies add an extra layer of encryption between the client and the proxy server. While they also support both HTTP and HTTPS traffic, the communication between your device and the proxy is encrypted, providing enhanced security.

Key Features:

• Encrypted connection between client and proxy
• Supports HTTP and HTTPS traffic
• Slightly slower due to encryption overhead

SOCKS5 Proxy

SOCKS5 proxies operate at a lower level and can handle any type of traffic, not just HTTP or HTTPS. They are more versatile and can be used for various types of network connections.

Key Features:

• Supports any TCP traffic
• More versatile than HTTP/HTTPS proxies
• No encryption by default
• Does not support UDP traffic (in our implementation)

Important: Our SOCKS5 proxies support only TCP traffic. UDP is not supported.

When to Use Each Protocol

Guidelines for Choosing a Proxy Protocol

1. Use HTTP Proxy when:

   • You need to access HTTP or HTTPS websites.
   • Encryption between your device and the proxy is not a concern.
   • You require a straightforward setup for web scraping or browsing.

2. Use HTTPS Proxy when:

   • You need encrypted communication between your device and the proxy.
   • You are handling sensitive data and require additional security.
   • You are willing to trade a bit of speed for encryption.

3. Use SOCKS5 Proxy when:

   • You need to proxy non-HTTP protocols over TCP.
   • You require a versatile proxy that can handle various types of TCP traffic.
   • You understand that UDP traffic is not supported in our SOCKS5 proxies.

Additional Considerations

• Performance: HTTP proxies generally offer better performance due to less overhead compared to HTTPS proxies.
• Security: HTTPS proxies provide encrypted connections, which are beneficial when transmitting sensitive data.
• Compatibility: SOCKS5 proxies are compatible with a wide range of applications but require proper configuration.

How to Configure Your Proxy

Configuration steps will vary depending on the application or programming language you’re using. Generally, you’ll need to specify:

• Proxy Protocol (HTTP, HTTPS, or SOCKS5)
• Endpoint: rp.evomi.com (rp.evomi-proxy.com for HTTPS)
• Port Number:
  • 1000 for HTTP Proxy
  • 1001 for HTTPS Proxy
  • 1002 for SOCKS5 Proxy
• Authentication Credentials: Your proxy username and password

Example:

• HTTP Proxy Connection:

  • Endpoint: rp.evomi.com
  • Port: 1000
  • Protocol: HTTP

• HTTPS Proxy Connection:

  • Endpoint: rp.evomi-proxy.com
  • Port: 1001
  • Protocol: HTTP

• SOCKS5 Proxy Connection:

  • Endpoint: rp.evomi.com
  • Port: 1002
  • Protocol: SOCKS5

Conclusion

Choosing the right proxy protocol depends on your specific needs. For most web-related tasks, an HTTP proxy will suffice. If you require encrypted communication between your device and the proxy, consider using an HTTPS proxy. For more versatile needs that involve different types of TCP traffic, a SOCKS5 proxy is appropriate, keeping in mind that UDP traffic is not supported in our implementation.