The SOCKS5 protocol uses tunnels to transfer data over a network. It does this by sending packets. Packets are bits of data that are broken down for transmission and then reassembled once they reach their destination. Tunnels can establish valid connections and enable unsupported protocols on a network. SOCKS5 proxies are mainly used in the following scenarios:
Intensive data transport
SOCKS5 proxies are ideal for use cases that require transferring large amounts of data, such as P2P, gaming, and streaming. Using a SOCKS5 proxy makes it easier to scrape web pages from traffic-intensive sources such as videos or live broadcasts.
Remote connection to local network
Enterprises that want to establish a secure remote connection to the local network can use a SOCKS5 proxy. Combining a SOCKS5 proxy with authentication and other encryption applications will ensure the security of the remote connection.
Web Scraping
Web scraping is the process of using automated programs (bots) to extract data from websites and export it into a readable format for analysis. Bots are capable of extracting large amounts of data. While users can run most data scraping projects using HTTPS proxies, SOCKS5 proxies offer the advantage of scraping data from any TCP or UDP transport. This allows users to scrape data sources that are not accessible through HTTPS proxies, such as live video streams.
Customer Service
As social media becomes a ubiquitous part of everyday life, customers expect brands to respond quickly when approached on social media. Web scraping can alert businesses any time a brand is mentioned on social media, blogs, and forums so that the business can quickly address any customer concerns or issues.
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