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Dante SOCKS Proxy Server on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Azure Networking

the reference SOCKS4 and SOCKS5 proxy server, secure by default with per deployment authentication

Base
Hardened build
minimal ports, security patches applied at build time
Access
Unique credentials
generated on first boot, readable only by root
Verified
Boots working
services pass a health gate before release
Support
24/7, 365 days
by email and live chat, 24 hour response SLA

Overview

Dante is a mature, lightweight SOCKS4 and SOCKS5 proxy server from Inferno Nettverk. It lets clients route outbound TCP and UDP traffic through a single controlled gateway, with source access rules, username and password authentication and detailed logging, all from one small headless daemon.

Why the cloudimg image

cloudimg ships Dante secure by default: SOCKS authentication is mandatory, a unique proxy username and password are generated on first boot rather than baked into the image, and access is restricted to private client ranges so it is never an open relay. The image is built from the verified upstream source, kept fully patched, and backed by 24/7 support.

Common uses

  • Egress control for a private subnet
  • Authenticated SOCKS gateway for internal access
  • Source restricted forward proxy for automation