| Feature | Proxy 12345 (SOCKS/HTTP) | VPN (OpenVPN/WireGuard) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | None (unless using HTTPS separately) | Full system-wide encryption | | Traffic Type | App-specific (browser only) | All traffic (system, apps, DNS) | | Speed | Very fast (no encryption overhead) | Slower (due to encryption) | | Setup Complexity | Simple (change browser settings) | Requires client software | | Best Use Case | Geo-unblocking streaming, quick IP change | Privacy, public Wi-Fi, anonymity |
sudo systemctl restart danted sudo systemctl enable danted Ensure your VPS firewall (UFW or iptables) allows incoming TCP connections on port 12345. proxy 12345
sudo apt update && sudo apt install dante-server -y Edit the configuration file ( /etc/danted.conf ). Erase the default contents and add: | Feature | Proxy 12345 (SOCKS/HTTP) | VPN
pass from: 0.0.0.0/0 to: 0.0.0.0/0 protocol: tcp udp logoutput: syslog internal: eth0 port = 12345 #
Dante is a standard SOCKS server.
logoutput: syslog internal: eth0 port = 12345 # This is your Proxy 12345 external: eth0 method: username user.privileged: root user.notprivileged: nobody client pass from: 0.0.0.0/0 to: 0.0.0.0/0 log: error
A VPS (Ubuntu 20.04+) and SSH access.