sudo systemctl reload nginx | Action | Command | |--------|---------| | Firewall (UFW) | sudo ufw allow 8388/tcp && sudo ufw allow 8388/udp && sudo ufw enable | | Fail2Ban (protect SSH) | sudo apt install -y fail2ban (default config works) | | Disable Root SSH | Edit /etc/ssh/sshd_config → PermitRootLogin no and restart ssh | | Log Rotation | Ensure /etc/logrotate.d/shadowsocks-libev exists (installed by package) | 5. Using Third‑Party Proxy Services Safely If you don’t want to manage a server, reputable VPN or proxy providers can do the heavy lifting. Here’s how to pick a trustworthy one:
| Criteria | What to Look For | |----------|------------------| | | Provider explicitly states they keep zero connection logs. | | Jurisdiction | Prefer countries with strong privacy laws (e.g., Switzerland, Panama). | | Transparency | Independent audits, open‑source clients, or published security reports. | | Speed & Server Locations | At least one server in a region where XHamster is not blocked (e.g., US, EU). | | Payment Options | Anonymous options (e.g., crypto) if you’re particularly privacy‑concerned. | xham proxy
"server":"0.0.0.0", "server_port":8388, "local_port":1080, "password":"YOUR_PASSWORD", "timeout":300, "method":"aes-256-gcm", "fast_open": true, "nameserver":"8.8.8.8", "mode":"tcp_and_udp" sudo systemctl reload nginx | Action | Command
ssl_certificate /etc/letsencrypt/live/proxy.mydomain.com/fullchain.pem; ssl_certificate_key /etc/letsencrypt/live/proxy.mydomain.com/privkey.pem; | | Jurisdiction | Prefer countries with strong