> Indeed. > > Just to be clear, this code is for *bytestream* SOCKS5 proxy (used by > > file transfers and tubes), not to connect to your XMPP server through a > > SOCKS5 proxy. > > > > > If it is correct, were there reasons why it isn't supported or are > > > there plans to support it in the future? > > > > Main reason is because http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0065.html doesn't > > mention proxy authentication and I have no idea how we are suppose to > > manage that (is that even possible in that context?). > > Furthermore, I don't know any proxy requiring authentification. > Thanks Guillaume, I am still digesting the complexities of how SOCKS5 proxies for bytestreams are negotiated. I am working on determining if I can use a private proxy server in this context and restrict the proxy servers use. Authentication is the only way I could think of. Mohammad H. Al-Shami. Can we keep this thread specific to s5b proxies. Please start a new threat about basic proxy support.