All proxy services from Ping Proxies support multiple connection protocols to ensure compatibility with a wide range of applications and use cases.

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Protocol Support Matrix

The table below details the protocol support across our various proxy services:
Service TypeHTTP/SSOCKS5 TCPSOCKS5 UDP
Datacenter Proxies✅✅❌
Static Residential Proxies✅✅❌
Residential Bandwidth✅✅❌

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HTTP/S Support

Our proxies support direct HTTP connections and the tunneling of HTTPS connections. HTTP connections tunnel HTTPS connections to SSL targets via CONNECT tunneling and your data remains encrypted as bytes are tunneled from client to target server, and vice-versa. This ensures that you can securely access encrypted websites and services through our proxy network. We are beta testing direct HTTPS connection support with our residential proxy network and this should be more widely released in Q3/Q4 2025.

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SOCKS5 TCP Support

All of our proxy services support SOCKS5 TCP connections, providing a versatile option for applications that require this protocol. SOCKS5 offers advantages for certain use cases where HTTP proxying might be insufficient.

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Protocol Selection

When connecting to our proxies, you can choose the protocol that best fits your needs:
  • Use HTTP/S for web browsing, data collection, and most general use cases
  • Use SOCKS5 TCP for applications that require TCP protocol support beyond HTTP

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Configuring Your Connection

The specific port you connect to will determine which protocol is used. Please refer to your proxy credentials for the correct port numbers for each protocol type.
While we support SOCKS5 TCP, we do not currently support SOCKS5 UDP connections. Applications requiring UDP protocol support may not function properly through our proxies.