Setting up a Socks5 proxy can significantly enhance your internet privacy and security, especially when hosted on a robust and reliable platform like Cloudblast. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to install and configure a Dante Socks5 proxy using the Danted server. By the end, you’ll have a secure proxy server up and running, ready to anonymize your online activities.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure you have the following:
- A Cloudblast VPS (Virtual Private Server).
- Root access to your VPS.
- Basic knowledge of command-line operations.
Step 1: Update Your System
First, ensure your server is up-to-date. Log in to your Cloudblast VPS and run the following commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade -y
Step 2: Install Necessary Packages
You need to install the necessary packages for building Danted from source:
sudo apt install build-essential gcc make libwrap0-dev libpam0g-dev libkrb5-dev libyaml-dev
Step 3: Download and Install Danted
Clone the Danted repository from GitHub and navigate into the directory:
wget –no-check-certificate https://raw.github.com/Lozy/danted/master/install.sh -O install.sh
Execute and install Danted:
bash install.sh
Step 4: Add an user
/etc/init.d/sockd adduser USERNAME PASSWORD
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed and configured a Dante Socks5 proxy using Danted on your Cloudblast VPS. This setup will help you achieve a more secure and private internet experience.
If you have any questions or run into any issues, feel free to reach out to Cloudblast support for assistance. Happy browsing!
