firefox_ssh_proxy
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+ | If on Linux/OSX, SSH to some machine with the -D option, which makes a **D**ynamic SOCKS5 proxy. | ||
+ | $ ssh -D 1080 some.machine.com | ||
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+ | This makes port 1080 on your local machine a tunneling proxy. | ||
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+ | Either way, set Firefox to use your tunnel: | ||
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+ | First, go to options | Advanced | Network tab | Connection settings: | ||
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+ | Then in the proxy dialog, select to " | ||
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+ | You should be able to surf through the tunnel now. Check http:// | ||
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+ | If you tend to do this a lot, consider installing the SwitchProxy extension for Firefox, which will let you change proxies in two clicks: | ||
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