# 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 to the proxy using `HTTPS` protocol. For that, you have to add `https://` to your proxy entry point. For example: `https://dc.oxylabs.io:8000`

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

### SOCKS5

SOCKS5 protocol support both `TCP` and `UDP` connections.

For using `SOCKS5` protocol, you have to add `socks5h://` to your proxy entry point. For example: `socks5h://dc.oxylabs.io:8000`

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