TheToolbox
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Can me someone answer this? ^^
What are difference of HTTP and SOCKS?
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AlexanderTheGreat
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Not only. For any tcp based protocol too.
(Websockets, smtp, imap, ssh).
Ashk881
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They are different protocols. SOCKS existed before HTTP and can proxy any kind of transmission protocol, be it TCP or UDP. Http proxies use the http
CONNECT method and can only use TCP.What does that mean for you?
That means if you want to setup a proxy for say, a multiplayer videogame, you can only do that with a SOCKS5 proxy server. Videogames use UDP for transporting their packets. And It's not just Videogames, things like Video Conferencing apps like Zoom, Hangouts etc use UDP and can only be properly proxied with a SOCKS5 server.
An Http proxy server can only use TCP. Now HTTP itself run on TCP and all websites work with HTTP, so if you just want to proxy a connection to websites, an http proxy is fine.
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... For HTTPS or TCP.
for plain HTTP they use simple GET.
not many Socks5 proxies on market support UDP.
Ashk881
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Ofc, but that's because the provider did not setup a UDP port for their SOCKS5 proxy and not because of some limitation of a protocol.
If all your proxy does for you is fetch a page with a simple GET and send it back to you, it's not correct to call it a proxy. Those are fetchers. A proxy is supposed to route all your headers and cookies and tunnel your entire TCP connection to the host and that is only possible an http
CONNECT
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I mean when proxy client asks for HTTP resource via a proxy, it doesn't issue CONNECT to a proxy. It uses GET right in proxy request. When it needs HTTPS, it uses CONNECT.
ok nevermind.
surbhichauhan003
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HTTP proxies can add a layer of security between the client and the server and can detect and deny suspicious data packets or spyware. SOCKS proxies do not directly use the HTTP protocol. It is commonly used for more general purposes such as content streaming and P2P file sharing.
Skulldugger
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HTTPS Proxy Features
HTTPS is the most commonly used for browsing the Internet. This type is more reliable than just an HTTP verison, the letter “S” tells us about this, which stands for “Security”. Also, this protocol uses an additional SSL connection to protect data.Through HTTPS, you can safely transfer confidential information: usernames and passwords, payment system data, etc. It helps to bypass regional and local blocking and stay anonymous.
Features of SOCKS5 proxy
SOCKS5 is the most modern type of proxy. Their peculiarity lies in a special method of data encryption. SOCKS5 transmits all data in its raw form and is considered completely anonymous.Sites that you visit through this type of proxy will not track that you have used the server. For most web resources, all actions will look as organic as possible, without any suspicion. The proxy will hide your IP address and location, which means that no one will be able to track your real data.
SOCKS5 also makes it possible to build chains of proxies - this is a great option for working with a large amount of information on the network when address rotation is important to protect against blocking.
Which is better to use: HTTPS or Socks5
In this race for security, Socks5 still wins, as it is more reliable and encrypts all network traffic. But we recommend start deciding on a purpose you need a proxy for.- SOCKS5 supports compatibility with other protocols and is suitable for working with programs and bots. Through this protocol, it is easy to work with large amounts of information, for example, scraping and SEO promotion.
- And for browser work, you can use the HTTPS protocol. It is perfect for bypassing regional blocking, data sharing, social media promotion, and workflow automation.
OaklandSwift
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If you're looking to create social media/marketplace accounts or start some kind of an account farm... Just go for SOCKS5 
Johnpeterburs
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Rightly said, any video streaming requires SOCKS5.
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The relevance of HTTP is quite something, huh? Dated, sure, but still versatile. That said, HTTP is an application layer protocol that transfers information, such as text, images, audio, video, etc., between clients and web servers. Socks is an internet protocol that operates at OSI Layer 5. It monitors and manages network traffic through a proxy server between the client and the server. There's no way to comprehensively explain it without getting rather technical. For brevity, HTTP is your standard application layer protocol while Socks is a more "secure" protocol, shall we say, due to the way it operates. If you're talking about the difference between HTTP proxies and Socks proxies, then that's a somewhat different thing altogether.
Anne-Maree
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If you are using it on mobile, most proxy clients support both http/https/socks.