TCP proxy handles non-HTTP protocols

When to use TCP proxy

HTTP/HTTPS traffic is handled by SafeSquid's HTTP proxy. Applications using other TCP-based protocols (e.g. custom ports, non-web services) need a way to route through the proxy. TCP Proxy mode enables SafeSquid to accept and forward non-HTTP TCP connections so all TCP traffic can be funneled through the gateway. Clients still configure the proxy (e.g. browser or system proxy); SafeSquid forwards the TCP stream to the destination.

Configure TCP proxy in browser

Chrome (System Settings)

1. Open Chrome browser settings from the toolbar.

   

   

2. Click the System tab or search for "proxy".

   

   

3. Click Open your computer's proxy settings.

   

4. Enable Use a proxy server.

   

   

5. Enter the proxy server IP address and port 8080.

   

6. (Optional) Enter bypass addresses.

   

7. Click Save.

   

Firefox

1. Open Firefox menu and click Settings.

   

   

2. Navigate to Network Settings in General section.

   

3. Click Settings.

   

4. Select Manual proxy configuration and enter proxy details.

   

5. Click OK to save.

   

Next steps

• Forward Proxy for HTTP/HTTPS explicit proxy.
• Transparent Proxy for interception without client config.
• Proxy Chain for forwarding to a parent proxy.