Modoboa Reverse Proxy

Open the control panel of your computer, find and select the item "Network connection", and then click "Show network connections", "Local network connections" and "Properties". If there is a tick next to "Obtain an IP address automatically", then no dedicated proxy has been used. If you see numbers there, it will be your address.

HTTP proxies are used for surfing the Internet and working with social networks. However, when using this type of proxy, the user's IP address remains unprotected. At the same time, the connection speed remains high.
SOCKS proxy are designed to use programs and visit sites anonymously. Also this type of proxy allows bypassing the resources with proxy-server protection.
To sum up: SOCKS proxies are a more advanced development compared to HTTP. However, to use SOCKS, you must know how to configure your browser and use special utilities.

To create your own proxy server, you can use open-source software such as Privoxy or Squid. Here's a step-by-step guide using Privoxy:

Install Privoxy: Download the latest version of Privoxy from the official website (https://www.privoxy.org/download/) and install it on your computer. The installation process varies depending on your operating system.

Configure Privoxy: After installing Privoxy, open the configuration file, usually located at /etc/privoxy/config.txt on Linux or C:\Program Files\Privoxy\config\config.txt on Windows. You can also find the configuration file in the installation directory.

Edit the configuration file: Open the configuration file in a text editor and make the following changes:

Uncomment the following line by removing the # symbol at the beginning:

listen-address 0.0.0.0

Uncomment the following line and change the port number if desired (e.g., 8118):

listen-port 8118

Uncomment the following line to enable HTTPS support:

forward-suffix .privoxy

Add the following line to forward requests to a specific destination server (replace with the desired server's address):

forward-suffix 

Save the configuration file and restart Privoxy: Close the text editor and restart Privoxy to apply the changes. On Linux, you can use the following command:

sudo /etc/init.d/privoxy restart

On Windows, locate the Privoxy service in the Windows Services list and restart it.

Test your proxy server: Open a web browser and configure it to use your new proxy server (e.g., http://localhost:8118). Test by accessing a website to ensure that the proxy server is working correctly.

To find the address of a proxy, you can follow these steps:

1. Use a proxy list: There are several websites that maintain lists of public proxies with their addresses and other details. Some popular proxy lists include proxy-list.org, proxy-list.net, and freeproxylist.ru. Keep in mind that using free proxies can be risky, as they might be slow, unreliable, or insecure.

2. Browser extensions or plugins: Some browser extensions or plugins can help you find and test proxies. For example, the "Proxy SwitchyOmega" extension for Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox can automatically detect and test proxies from a list. You can find and install the extension from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons website.

3. Proxy scanner tools: There are various online proxy scanner tools that can help you find and test proxies. Some popular proxy scanner tools include "Proxy-Check.com," "Proxy-Checker.org," and "ProxyScanner.io." These tools can provide you with a list of working proxies that you can use for your purposes.

4. Use a VPN service: If you need a reliable and secure proxy, consider using a VPN service. VPNs provide encrypted connections and can help you bypass geographical restrictions, access blocked content, and protect your privacy. Some popular VPN services include ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and FineVPN. Keep in mind that using a VPN may come with additional costs, but it can be a more secure and reliable option compared to free proxies.

If your ISP blocks you from downloading torrents, turning on your proxy server is the easiest way around the blockage. How exactly this is done depends on the torrent client you are using. For example, in Qbittorrent you need to go to settings, open "Network" tab, check "Proxy-server" and manually specify its settings. The same way uTorrent is configured.