Protocols - Geonode

Geonode’s Proxy service supports multiple protocols for different use cases. Each protocol serves a specific purpose, ensuring compatibility with various applications.

Supported Protocols

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)
SOCKS5 (Socket Secure 5)

Comparison Table of Supported Protocols

Protocol	Security	Best For	Availability
HTTP	❌ No encryption	Web scraping, browsing, APIs	✅ Supported
HTTPS	✅ SSL/TLS encrypted	Secure websites, automation, transactions	✅ Supported
SOCKS5	✅ More secure than HTTP	Streaming, gaming, anonymity	✅ Supported

Unsupported Protocols

UDP
Email Protocols

These protocols are not supported in Geonode’s proxy services.

Final Tips

Use HTTP for general browsing and data scraping.
Choose HTTPS for secure transactions and automation.
Use SOCKS5 for streaming, gaming, and high-speed anonymity.

Geonode does not support UDP-based services and email-related protocols (SMTP, IMAP, POP3).