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SOCKS Proxy

Let's you connect as if you were on whatever computer you're SSH'd into

Setup

  1. Open 'System Preferences' > 'Network'
  2. Select 'Advanced'
  3. Select 'Proxies'
  4. Check 'SOCKS Proxy'
  5. Enter '127.0.0.1':'8090' or whichever port you want to use
  6. Select 'OK' then select 'Apply'
  7. Open Terminal and run
    • ssh -D 8090 -n kalenpw@kalenpw.com -p 24
    • Terminal will look like it's hanging, but the tunnel is now open.

Disconnect

  1. Ctrl C in terminal window
  2. Uncheck Socks Proxy and Apply