To begin, please find your unique SOCKS5 username and password here.

 

 

From this page, you can also select the server you'd like to connect to. You'll use the server information provided to enter into the client.

1. From the client, select "Tools" > "Options" > "Mode" tab, and set the "User Proficiency" to "Advanced".

 

2. Restart the app to apply the changes.

3. Select the "Connection" tab, then the "Proxy" tab underneath.

4. From this page, enter the following information:

 

Tracker Communications:

 

Enable proxying of tracker communications: Checked

I have a SOCKS proxy: Checked

Host: (server address provided here)

Port: 1080

Username: (unique SOCKS5 username, found here)

Password: (unique SOCKS5 password, found here)

Prevent local DNS lookups: Checked

 

Peer Communications:

 

Enable proxying of peer communications: Checked

Inform tracker of limitation: Checked

SOCKS version: V5

Use the same proxy settings for tracker and peer communications proxy: Checked

(All "Proxy Server #" options below this will remain greyed.)

 

All options below this can remain checked, or set to your preferences.

 

5. Save the changes and close the Options.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to our support team at https://support.privadovpn.com/new