How to Set Up Super Fast Shadowsocks

What is Shadowsocks

Shadowsocks is an open-source network proxy tool used for bypassing firewalls, encrypting network traffic, and safeguarding communication privacy.

Step 1: Install Shadowsocks

1. Install the Shadowsocks server software on a VPS (Virtual Private Server).
2. Connect to the VPS using a management tool like PuTTY, enter the installation command, and wait for the installation to complete.

Step 2: Configure Shadowsocks

1. Create a Shadowsocks configuration file on the VPS, specifying parameters like port number and password.
2. Configure the client software (e.g., Shadowsocks client) with the same information as in the server configuration file tosocks server.

Step 3: Optimize Shadowsocks Speed

1. Optimize network transmission speed using the BBR (Bottleneck Bandwidth and Round-trip propagation time) algorithm.
2. Adjust the encryption protocol of the Shadowsocks server, and choose suitable acceleration servers.

FAQ

if Shadowsocks is super fast?

• Use online speed test tools to measure speed, checking parameters like latency and download speed.
• Conduct to observe speed stability and fluctuations.

Why is Shadowsocks connection speed slow?

• It could be due to insufficient server bandwidth; consider selecting a higher configuration VPS.
• Check for any network congestion or routing issues that might be affecting the connection speed.