First, install proxychains. sudo apt-get update -y
$ sudo apt-get install -y proxychains
$ locate proxychains
Then change the config files. The config files are in the code below.
$ nano proxychains4.conf
If you wish, you can add more proxy address.
At the bottom of the conf file, add your proxy addresses.
Format should be
proxy type IP address Port Username password
Example socks5 101.2.3.123 12356
There are many websites which you can find proxy addresses. just search for socks proxy.
Use dynamic chain and link it with Tor
All you need to do is just unhash the lines that you want to enable.
$ service tor status
$ service tor stop /start
$ proxychains4 curl ipinfo.io/city #this will tell you where your current location is. Check this first to make sure you are hidden.
Now you can browse securely.
$ proxychain firefox google.com
You can also use proxychain with other services. You just need to run the proxychain command first.
Example proxychain nmap 213.12.123.12
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