Hey! Setting up a proxy port isn’t as scary as it seems.
For the port number, avoid the low ones (like 80 or 443) unless you’re doing something specific. Go for something like 8080 or 3128—they’re pretty standard for proxies.
Security is super important, so yeah, use encryption if you can. SSL/TLS is your friend here.
Firewall rules are a must—you’ll need to open the proxy port you choose. Just make sure to lock it down to trusted IPs or networks.
For tools, I’d recommend Squid Proxy. It’s free, open-source, and has tons of guides online.
You got this!
For the port number, avoid the low ones (like 80 or 443) unless you’re doing something specific. Go for something like 8080 or 3128—they’re pretty standard for proxies.
Security is super important, so yeah, use encryption if you can. SSL/TLS is your friend here.
Firewall rules are a must—you’ll need to open the proxy port you choose. Just make sure to lock it down to trusted IPs or networks.
For tools, I’d recommend Squid Proxy. It’s free, open-source, and has tons of guides online.
You got this!