Ways to build an IP proxy server
To build an IP proxy server, you first need a server that can be online for a long time and has a fixed public IP. Next, we will introduce how to use Squid to build an IP proxy server on Linux system. First of all, make sure your Linux server has Squid software installed, if not, you can use the following command to install it:
"`bash
sudo apt update
sudo apt install squid
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After the installation is complete, open Squid's configuration file, usually in /etc/squid/squid.conf, and configure it according to your needs. Among them, we need to modify the http_access and http_port fields to allow external access and specify the port number of the proxy server. The example is as follows:
"`bash
http_access allow all
http_port 3128
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Save the file and restart the Squid service for the configuration to take effect:
"`bash
sudo systemctl restart squid
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At this point, the proxy server setup is complete. You can tell the public IP address and port number of the server to the users who need to use the proxy, and they can use the IP proxy server you built by configuring their browsers or applications.
How to set proxy server IP
Setting up a proxy server IP on Windows is very simple. First of all, open Control Panel, find "Internet Options" or "Internet Settings", find "LAN Settings" in the Connections tab, click the Click the "LAN Settings" button. In the pop-up window, check the "Use a proxy server..." option, and fill in the IP address and port number of the proxy server you build, click OK to complete the setup.
On Mac system, open System Preferences, click Network, in the pop-up window, select the network you are currently connected to, click Advanced, switch to the Proxy tab, check "Web Proxy (HTTP)" and fill in the address and port number of the proxy server, click OK to save the settings.
On mobile devices, a proxy server can also be used with similar settings. Open Wireless Network Settings, find Proxy Settings, select Manually Configure Proxy Server, fill in the address and port number of the proxy server, and save the settings to complete the configuration.
With the above settings, you can successfully use the built IP proxy server and enjoy a more secure and free Internet experience.