yo, setting up a proxy port can be tricky at first but it’s not too bad once you get the hang of it.
First, pick a port number that’s not reserved—like 8080 or 8888. Avoid anything below 1024 cuz those are usually system ports.
For security, yeah, encryption is a must if you’re worried about data leaks. Look into setting up SSL/TLS for your proxy.
Firewall-wise, you’ll need to allow traffic through the proxy port you choose. Just don’t leave it wide open—restrict it to specific IPs or networks.
If you want a tool, I’d recommend Fiddler for debugging or Charles Proxy for more advanced setups. Both are pretty easy to use.
Hope that helps!
First, pick a port number that’s not reserved—like 8080 or 8888. Avoid anything below 1024 cuz those are usually system ports.
For security, yeah, encryption is a must if you’re worried about data leaks. Look into setting up SSL/TLS for your proxy.
Firewall-wise, you’ll need to allow traffic through the proxy port you choose. Just don’t leave it wide open—restrict it to specific IPs or networks.
If you want a tool, I’d recommend Fiddler for debugging or Charles Proxy for more advanced setups. Both are pretty easy to use.
Hope that helps!