> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developers.oxylabs.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developers.oxylabs.io/products/proxies/isp-proxies/protocols.md).

# Protocols

### HTTP

Our documentation includes code examples showcasing how to connect to the proxies using `HTTP` protocol. The protocol is supported by common libraries and third-party software.

### HTTPS

You can also use the fully encrypted connection using `HTTPS` protocol for an extra layer of security. For that, you have to add ‘https\://’ to your proxy entry point. For example: `https://isp.oxylabs.io:8001`

<pre class="language-sh"><code class="lang-sh"><strong>curl -x https://isp.oxylabs.io:8000 -U user-USERNAME:PASSWORD https://ip.oxylabs.io/location 
</strong></code></pre>

### SOCKS5

Oxylabs ISP Proxies support both `TCP` and `UDP` connections.

For using `SOCKS5` protocol, you have to add `socks5h://` to your proxy entry point. For example: `socks5h://isp.oxylabs.io:8001`

```bash
curl -x socks5h://user-USERNAME:PASSWORD@isp.oxylabs.io:8000 https://ip.oxylabs.io/location
```

{% hint style="info" %}
Note that some websites may identify a proxy IP when using the `SOCKS5` protocol. We highly suggest switching to an alternative protocol in such instances.
{% endhint %}


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