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Why Choose MaskProxy SOCKS5 Proxies?

MaskProxy SOCKS5 proxies provide a large, clean IP pool with fast speeds, high anonymity, secure data routing, and stable connections for automation, scraping, and privacy-focused applications.

• Massive SOCKS5 IP pool with global availability
• High-speed, low-latency proxy connections
• Clean, legally sourced IPs with strong trust
• Encrypted traffic with high anonymity protection
• Reliable uptime for automation and data access

What Is a SOCKS5 Proxies?

SOCKS5 is a flexible proxy protocol that transparently forwards TCP/UDP traffic, making it compatible with more applications than standard HTTP proxies. It supports streaming, gaming, P2P, messaging, and various data-collection or web-research tools.

SOCKS5 vs. HTTP Proxies

Category SOCKS5 Proxy HTTP Proxy
Protocol Layer Transport Layer (TCP/UDP) Application Layer (HTTP)
Compatibility High — works with many types of applications Mostly for browsers / HTTP clients
Speed / Overhead Lightweight, lower latency May involve relaying or decoding
Anonymity Easier to achieve end-to-end transparent forwarding May leak headers or request details
Typical Use Cases Gaming, P2P, IM, non-HTTP protocol applications Web browsing, web data access, automated API requests
Protocol Layer
SOCKS5: Transport Layer (TCP/UDP)
HTTP: Application Layer (HTTP)
Compatibility
SOCKS5: High — works with many apps
HTTP: Mainly browser / HTTP clients
Speed / Overhead
SOCKS5: Lower overhead, less latency
HTTP: Possible relay/decoding steps
Anonymity
SOCKS5: Easier transparent end-to-end forwarding
HTTP: May reveal request headers
Typical Use Cases
SOCKS5: Gaming, P2P, IM, non-HTTP protocols
HTTP: Web browsing, scraping, API calls
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Key Features of Our Premium SOCKS5 Proxy Service

SOCKS5 proxies with high anonymity, geo-targeting, fast rotation, sticky sessions, unlimited connections, and sub-account control—ideal for automated data workflows, performance testing, access management, and private browsing.

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Country / City / State Geo-Targeting

Access accurate geo-targeting for your SOCKS5 proxies, allowing you to select country, city, or state-level IPs. Ideal for localized testing, region-specific content access, and simulating real-user environments with maximum precision.

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Native SOCKS5 Protocol Support

Enjoy the flexibility and security of SOCKS5 proxies, known for handling all traffic types without inspecting packet content. This ensures superior anonymity, faster connections, and broad compatibility across browsers, bots, scrapers, apps, and automation platforms.

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Rotating SOCKS5 Proxies & 1–120 Min Sticky Sessions

Choose between fully rotating SOCKS5 proxies or sticky sessions lasting from 1 to 120 minutes. Rotating proxies minimize blocks and distribute requests, while sticky IPs support login-based workflows and long-running tasks requiring persistent identity.

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Unlimited Concurrent Sessions & Bandwidth

Scale your SOCKS5 proxy operations with unlimited sessions and unmetered bandwidth. Perfect for high-volume data access, regional connectivity testing, automation pipelines, and enterprise-level workloads without performance bottlenecks.

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Sub-Account Management & Traffic Controls

Create multiple sub-accounts with customizable traffic limits. Ideal for teams, agencies, and enterprises needing organized project segmentation, usage monitoring, and secure workload distribution.

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24/7 Expert Technical Support

Our SOCKS5 proxy service includes 24/7 expert support, ensuring uninterrupted operations and rapid assistance whenever you need help—keeping your automation, reliability testing, and global access workflows running smoothly.

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High-Value Proxy Plans for All Your Online Needs

Tap into a premium proxy network with 70M+ global proxies—including residential and datacenter options—built for compliant web scraping, data collection, account management, anti-blocking, and secure multi-region access.

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Rotating Residential Proxies

From $0.51 /GB

Pay per GB as residential IPs auto-rotate in the background

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  • City-level geo-targeted IPs
  • HTTP & SOCKS5 support
  • rotating or sticky sessions
  • Ultra-high bandwidth
  • Unlimited concurrency
  • Sub-account allocation
  • 24/7 technical support
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Rotating Datacenter Proxies

From $0.35 /GB

Fast rotating datacenter proxies billed per GB

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  • City-level geo-targeted IPs
  • HTTP & SOCKS5 support
  • rotating or sticky sessions
  • Ultra-high bandwidth
  • Unlimited concurrency
  • Sub-account allocation
  • 24/7 technical support
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Static Residential Proxies

From $1.6 /IP

Pay per residential proxy IP with unlimited bandwidth

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  • City-level geo-targeted IPs
  • HTTP & SOCKS5 support
  • ISP residential 99% success
  • Ultra-high bandwidth
  • Unlimited concurrency
  • Sub-account allocation
  • 24/7 technical support
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Static Datacenter Proxies

From $1.2 /IP

Pay per datacenter proxy IP with unlimited bandwidth

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  • City-level geo-targeted IPs
  • HTTP & SOCKS5 support
  • 99.9% uptime for stable
  • Ultra-high bandwidth
  • Unlimited concurrency
  • Sub-account allocation
  • 24/7 technical support

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Unlimited Rotating Residential Proxies

From $61 /day

Billed daily or monthly with truly unlimited proxy traffic usage

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  • Billing: flexible daily, weekly, and monthly proxy plans
  • Pricing: affordable access to a fast, stable global proxy network
  • Usage: unlimited bandwidth with consistent high-speed performance
  • IP coverage: 190+ countries with diverse ISP and ASN proxy options
  • Use cases: great for global access, region testing, and brand protection
  • Privacy & security: high-anonymity HTTP & SOCKS5 proxies for safe browsing
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Global Proxy Coverage in 190+ Countries and Regions

MaskProxy delivers industry-leading global proxy IP resources and fully customized proxy solutions. We empower users to explore the global market securely and help businesses compete worldwide with reliable residential and ISP proxies.

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Total Number of Global Proxy IPs

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Global Proxy Success Rate

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Global HTTP Proxy Nodes

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United States
US

1,450,886 IPs

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Canada
CA

373,796 IPs

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United Kingdom
GB

421,770 IPs

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France
FR

418,633 IPs

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Germany
DE

439,883 IPs

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Singapore
SG

393,154 IPs


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Japan
JP

487,067 IPs

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Australia
AU

781,766 IPs

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Vietnam
VN

460,712 IPs

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Philippines
PH

545,729 IPs

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India
IN

908,824 IPs

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Mexico
MX

374,871 IPs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are SOCKS5 proxies and how do they work?

SOCKS5 proxies route your traffic through a proxy server at the network level (not just the browser). They support TCP and UDP, work with most apps, and help you mask your IP for tasks like scraping, automation, streaming, and secure browsing.

SOCKS5 vs HTTP proxies: which one should I choose?

Choose SOCKS5 proxies when you need broader compatibility and better performance for apps, bots, and non-browser traffic. HTTP proxies are mainly for web browsing and may not support the same range of tools. SOCKS5 is often preferred for automation and account workflows.

Are SOCKS5 proxies good for web scraping and automation?

Yes. SOCKS5 proxies are widely used for web scraping, sneaker bots, and automation because they work across tools and handle high-volume requests. For best results, use clean residential or ISP SOCKS5 IPs, rotate when needed, and keep sessions stable for logins.

How do I use SOCKS5 proxies with my browser or tools?

You’ll typically add an IP/host, port, and (if required) username/password. Many browsers and tools support SOCKS5 directly, or you can configure it at the OS/app level. Once set, your traffic will run through the SOCKS5 proxy IP instead of your real IP.

Will SOCKS5 proxies reduce bans, CAPTCHAs, or blocks?

They can help, but results depend on IP quality and behavior. High-trust SOCKS5 proxies (especially residential/ISP) plus smart rotation, realistic request rates, and session control typically reduce CAPTCHAs and blocks compared to low-quality datacenter IPs.

What’s the difference between residential, ISP, and datacenter SOCKS5 proxies?

Residential SOCKS5 proxies use real home IPs and usually have the highest trust. ISP SOCKS5 proxies are static, high-quality IPs hosted with ISPs (great for stable sessions). Datacenter SOCKS5 proxies are fastest and cheapest, but may face higher detection on sensitive sites.

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