Updated: March 16, 2023
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I want to install socks5 on my chromebook but don't have linux

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Hello, thank you for using Howly. I’ll be happy to help you out! May I ask your name?

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*****

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Nice to meet you, *****!
You can install the Socks5 Configurator as an addon via Google Chrome.

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Here it is :
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/socks5-configurator/hnpgnjkeaobghpjjhaiemlahikgmnghb

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how to download
i have downloaded it - but don't see anywhere to run the program or activate it

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Understood.
At the top right, click More (three vertical dots), then More tools. Extensions.
In the Extensions menu please select the Socks5 plugin

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it won't allow me to click on extensions - I see it but it's greyed out

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Can you please "left-click" it.

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just tried - nothing happens

author

Do you have this icon in the top right corner?

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of which screen?

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On your screen right now, in the google chrome.

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no

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yes sorry I keep clicking the wrong button L

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No problem at all!
Are you familiar with Crosh?

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no

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Can you please tell me the reason you want Socks5 on your chromebook?

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its for a project for work - that's all I can tell you

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Understood.
That means you will need the actual program and not the add-on.

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i dont' have linux

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I understood that.

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cool

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Do you have Google Play on your Chromebook?

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yep

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will install now

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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?

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You just need to open the app and then follow the instructions on-screen.

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ok'

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Let me know when it's downloaded

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ok

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i see it in myu library but no way to run it?

author

What happens when you just tap or click on it?

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just brings me back to screen iwth app info ohn it and option to install on other devices

author

Please do not take this as a rude comment, just a question, do you know what SOCKS is?

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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?

author

That is absolutely correct.
The thing is, for you Chromebook it would be enough to just use the add-on in your browser.

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how?

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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.

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ok

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Let me know when you are there.

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you mean cretaae an account right?

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If you do not have one, then absolutely!

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ok

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Tell me when you are done.

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I just finally finished getting signed up

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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?

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I do!!
so I just click on one and it connects?

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Can you please send me a screenshot?
To attach your screenshot to our chat, you need to press the paper clip button in the lower right corner of the chat window. Then you have to choose an image and confirm sending.

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I want the one for virginia beach

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Thank you!

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and thank you

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Choose one that you want!
You are welcome!

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do I just click on it

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OMg - awesome cant thank you enough
if you do any consulting outside - i'd use you
*****

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You are welcome! Is there anything else I can do for you today?

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