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HTTP or SOCKS5: which protocol should I use?

HTTP(S) for web scraping; SOCKS5 when your tool needs it. Both use the same host and port.

Checked against the product on October 16, 2026

  • HTTP and HTTPS work with almost every tool and suit web scraping. Use them unless you have a reason not to.
  • SOCKS5 is a lower-level protocol that carries other kinds of traffic too. Choose it when your tool or workflow asks for it.

All three use the same gateway address and credentials. More in the protocols guide.

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