How to Use ZoogVPN SOCKS5 Proxies via Proxifier on Different Operating Systems

Proxifier is a powerful tool that allows you to tunnel all internet traffic through ZoogVPN’s SOCKS5 proxy, even for applications that don’t natively support SOCKS5 proxies. Follow the steps below to set up ZoogVPN’s SOCKS5 proxies on Windows, macOS, and Linux (using Wine).

1. Setting Up Proxifier on Windows

Step 1: Download and Install Proxifier

1. Visit the official Proxifier website, download the Windows version, and install it on your device.
2. Launch the Proxifier app.

Step 2: Add ZoogVPN’s SOCKS5 Proxy

1. In Proxifier, click Profile > Proxy Servers.
2. Click Add to create a new proxy.
3. In the Proxy Server window, input the following details:
   • Address: ZoogVPN’s SOCKS5 server (The full list of addresses can be found here).
   • Port: 1080/ 5060/ 41080.
   • Protocol: SOCKS Version 5.
4. Click OK.

Step 3: Add ZoogVPN Account Credentials

1. When prompted, enter your ZoogVPN username (email) and password.
2. Click OK to save the credentials.

Step 4: Create a Proxification Rule

1. Go to Profile > Proxification Rules.
2. Click Add to create a new rule.
3. Name the rule and set it to direct all applications or specific ones through ZoogVPN’s SOCKS5 proxy.
4. Save the configuration.

Step 5: Verify the Connection

Open a web browser or any application, and your internet traffic will now be routed through ZoogVPN’s SOCKS5 proxy via Proxifier.

2. Setting Up Proxifier on macOS

Step 1: Download and Install Proxifier

1. Visit the official Proxifier website, download the macOS version, and install it.
2. Open Proxifier after installation.

Step 2: Configure ZoogVPN’s SOCKS5 Proxy

1. In the Proxifier app, go to Proxies > Add.
2. Enter the following information in the Proxy Server window:
   • Address: ZoogVPN SOCKS5 server (The full list of addresses can be found here).
   • Port: 1080/ 5060/ 41080.
   • Protocol: SOCKS5.
3. Click OK to save.

Step 3: Add ZoogVPN Credentials

1. When prompted, enter your ZoogVPN username (email) and password.
2. Save the credentials and return to the main Proxifier window.

Step 4: Create Proxification Rules

1. Go to Proxies > Proxification Rules.
2. Click Add and configure the rule to route all traffic through the ZoogVPN SOCKS5 proxy, or specify which applications you want to use with the proxy.
3. Save the rule.

Step 5: Test the Proxy

Launch any application (e.g., web browser, torrent client), and all network traffic will be routed through ZoogVPN’s SOCKS5 proxy.

3. Setting Up Proxifier on Linux (via Wine)

Proxifier does not have a native version for Linux, but it can be used on Linux through Wine, a compatibility layer that allows Windows applications to run on Linux.

Step 1: Install Wine on Linux

Open the terminal and run the following commands to install Wine:
Ubuntu/Debian-based systems:
sudo apt update

sudo apt install wine64

Fedora-based systems:
sudo dnf install wine

Step 2: Download and Install Proxifier via Wine

1. Download the Windows version of Proxifier from the official website.
2. Open the terminal and use Wine to install Proxifier:
   wine /path/to/ProxifierSetup.exe
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to install Proxifier.

Step 3: Configure SOCKS5 Proxy in Proxifier

1. Launch Proxifier using Wine:
   wine ~/.wine/drive_c/Program\ Files\ \(x86\)/Proxifier/Proxifier.exe
2. In Proxifier, go to Profile > Proxy Servers and click Add.
3. Input the following:
   • Address: ZoogVPN SOCKS5 server (The full list of addresses can be found here).
   • Port: 1080/ 5060/ 41080.
   • Protocol: SOCKS5.
4. Save the settings.

Step 4: Add ZoogVPN Account Credentials

1. When prompted, input your ZoogVPN username and password.
2. Click OK to save.

Step 5: Create Proxification Rules

1. Go to Profile > Proxification Rules and click Add.
2. Set the rule to route all network traffic, or specific applications, through the SOCKS5 proxy.
3. Save the rule.

Step 6: Verify the Connection

Once set up, launch any application, and your traffic will be routed through ZoogVPN’s SOCKS5 proxy via Proxifier.

Proxifier is a flexible tool that allows you to use ZoogVPN’s SOCKS5 proxies across different operating systems. Whether on Windows, macOS, or Linux (via Wine), you can easily tunnel your internet traffic through ZoogVPN’s proxy, ensuring privacy, security, and control over your connection.