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30 Oct 2025
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Build Secure and Lightweight Proxies Using Shadowsocks on Localtonet

Introducing the New Proxy Option: Shadowsocks

We’re excited to announce that Localtonet now supports Shadowsocks, a modern and high-performance proxy protocol designed for privacy, speed, and flexibility.

With this new addition, Localtonet users can create and manage encrypted Shadowsocks tunnels directly from their dashboard making it easier than ever to connect securely through Outline Client or other Shadowsocks-compatible apps.


What Is Shadowsocks?

Shadowsocks is a lightweight and secure SOCKS5-based proxy protocol originally created to protect internet traffic from deep packet inspection (DPI). Unlike traditional VPNs, it’s designed for speed and simplicity, using modern encryption algorithms like ChaCha20-Poly1305 to keep your traffic both private and fast.

With Localtonet’s implementation, you get:

  • High-performance UDP and TCP tunneling

  • Modern encryption with ChaCha20-Poly1305

  • Full compatibility with popular clients like Outline Client and Shadowsocks Client

  • Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android


How to Use Shadowsocks in Localtonet

  1. Go to the Proxy Server page
    Visit Localtonet Proxy Server.

  2. Select “SHADOWSOCKS” as Proxy Type
    From the “Proxy Type” dropdown menu, choose SHADOWSOCKS.

  3. Create Your Proxy
    Click Create Proxy to generate your Shadowsocks configuration.

  4. Start the Proxy
    Once created, click Start to activate the proxy tunnel.

  5. Copy the Connection URL
    You’ll see a Shadowsocks-compatible URL that looks like:

    ss://Y2hhY2hhMjAtaWV0Zi1wb2x5MTMwNTp4ZkcwcUxCZ25i@7vura1ftm.localto.net:3442
  6. Connect Using an External Client


Why Use Shadowsocks on Localtonet?

High Speed
Localtonet’s Shadowsocks implementation is optimized for both UDP and TCP, ensuring minimal latency and maximum throughput even under heavy traffic.

🔒 Strong Encryption
Your traffic is protected with ChaCha20-Poly1305, a modern and efficient encryption algorithm that guarantees both security and speed.

🧩 Easy Integration
Shadowsocks proxies work seamlessly with Outline and other clients, so you can start connecting in seconds without extra setup.

💻 Multi-Platform Support
Whether you’re using Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, or iOS, Localtonet’s Shadowsocks proxies are ready to connect everywhere.

🚀 No Configuration Hassle
Just create, start, and connect Localtonet takes care of all configurations for a fast, effortless experience.


Perfect for Developers and Privacy Enthusiasts

Whether you’re a developer testing network behavior or a user who values security, Localtonet’s Shadowsocks support gives you the flexibility and control you need all within your existing Localtonet ecosystem.


Try It Now

Ready to experience it?
➡️ Create your Shadowsocks Proxy and connect securely in seconds.

Localtonet securely bridges your localhost to the internet through a versatile and scalable tunneling platform — offering a rich suite of features including advanced port forwarding, HTTP/HTTPS tunneling, mobile proxy support, file server access, UDP game tunneling, virtual host management, and more — all tailored for developers, gamers, testers, and networking professionals who need powerful tools for secure and flexible connectivity