Different proxy ports serve different purposes. Understanding them helps you configure proxies correctly...
Common Proxy Ports
8080 - Most common HTTP proxy port. 3128 - Squid proxy default. 80 - Standard HTTP. 443 - HTTPS. 1080 - SOCKS default...
HTTP Proxy Ports
HTTP proxies typically use ports 80, 8080, 8888, or 3128. These handle web traffic and are the most common for browsing...
SOCKS Proxy Ports
SOCKS proxies default to port 1080. SOCKS4 and SOCKS5 use the same port but SOCKS5 supports authentication and UDP...
Custom Ports
Premium proxy providers often use custom high ports (10000+) for better security and to avoid common port blocking...
Port Security Considerations
Lower ports may be blocked by firewalls. Custom high ports are harder to detect. Always use HTTPS ports when transmitting sensitive data...