# SOCKS5 Proxies

Dedicated IPs with full SOCKS5 protocol support (TCP + UDP), billed by IP count with no expiration — ideal for gaming, streaming, VoIP, and multi-account management where UDP or a long-term fixed exit is required.

## Specifications

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Protocol | Full SOCKS5 (TCP and UDP) |
| IPs | Dedicated, never shared with other users |
| Coverage | 195+ countries and regions |
| Billing | By number of IPs, no expiration |
| Anonymity | No traffic header modification, no application-layer parsing |

## SOCKS5 vs. HTTP proxies

HTTP proxies only handle HTTP/HTTPS traffic. SOCKS5 works at a lower network layer, can forward any TCP/UDP traffic, and adds no headers to requests, offering stronger anonymity. UDP-dependent applications (online gaming, video streaming, VoIP, DNS queries) require SOCKS5.

## Purchasing

SOCKS5 plans are arranged via [Telegram](https://t.me/eproxies), with volume discounts at scale — enterprise tiers go up to hundreds of thousands of IPs. Current tier pricing is on the [pricing page](https://www.eproxies.io/pricing).

## Usage

```bash
# cURL over SOCKS5
curl -x socks5://USERNAME:PASSWORD@proxy.eproxies.net:23333 https://ipinfo.io
```

```python
# Python requests over SOCKS5 (requires: pip install requests[socks])
import requests

proxy_url = "socks5://USERNAME:PASSWORD@proxy.eproxies.net:23333"
proxies = {"http": proxy_url, "https": proxy_url}
print(requests.get("https://ipinfo.io", proxies=proxies, timeout=30).json())
```

For GUI tools such as browsers, antidetect browsers, and Proxifier, see the [integration guides](https://www.eproxies.io/docs/integrations/antidetect-browsers).

## FAQ

**Can SOCKS5 proxies be used with any application?**
Almost any application that supports proxy configuration: browsers, download managers, gaming platforms, messaging apps, and custom software.

**Is UDP supported?**
Yes — it is one of the core strengths of the SOCKS5 product, covering UDP scenarios like gaming, video streaming, VoIP, and DNS queries.