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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