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You can install the Socks5 Configurator as an addon via Google Chrome.
Here it is :
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/socks5-configurator/hnpgnjkeaobghpjjhaiemlahikgmnghb
how to download
i have downloaded it - but don't see anywhere to run the program or activate it
Understood.
At the top right, click More (three vertical dots), then More tools. Extensions.
In the Extensions menu please select the Socks5 plugin
it won't allow me to click on extensions - I see it but it's greyed out
Can you please "left-click" it.
just tried - nothing happens
Do you have this icon in the top right corner?
of which screen?
On your screen right now, in the google chrome.
no
Got it.
yes sorry I keep clicking the wrong button L
No problem at all!
Are you familiar with Crosh?
no
Can you please tell me the reason you want Socks5 on your chromebook?
its for a project for work - that's all I can tell you
Understood.
That means you will need the actual program and not the add-on.
i dont' have linux
I understood that.
cool
Do you have Google Play on your Chromebook?
yep
You can download Socks5 from google play here : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.giamping.socks5&hl=en_US&gl=US
will install now
Great!
it says it will in instllled soon. HOw do I know whebn it's reaedy and what do I do to run or activate it?
You just need to open the app and then follow the instructions on-screen.
ok'
Let me know when it's downloaded
ok
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i see it in myu library but no way to run it?
What happens when you just tap or click on it?
just brings me back to screen iwth app info ohn it and option to install on other devices
Please do not take this as a rude comment, just a question, do you know what SOCKS is?
I believe I do. It will make it look like i'm using a computer from somewhere else. But unlike VPN it won't completely block everytthing so I will still look credible
righ or no?
That is absolutely correct.
The thing is, for you Chromebook it would be enough to just use the add-on in your browser.
how?
Via the add-on, you have already downloaded.
The one that is greyed out.
To use a SOCKS proxy in the browser you have to get access to it. You can get a proxy on https://5socks.net.
Follow these steps:
Go to https://admin.5socks.net and login in your account.
ok
Let me know when you are there.
you mean cretaae an account right?
If you do not have one, then absolutely!
ok
Tell me when you are done.
I just finally finished getting signed up
Good!
After successful login you will see the admin panel where you can search proxy by specific parameters or get a full proxy list.
Can you see it?
I do!!
so I just click on one and it connects?
Can you please send me a screenshot?
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I want the one for virginia beach
Thank you!
and thank you
Choose one that you want!
You are welcome!
do I just click on it
OMg - awesome cant thank you enough
if you do any consulting outside - i'd use you
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