How to set proxy settings in VLC [http and SOCKS]

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HTTP proxy
  1. To set the HTTP proxy, you have to go to Tools => preferences.
  2. Then in input/codecs => "access modules"=> HTTP , set the required values.
 

SOCKS proxy
  1.  In Tools => Preferences, Select "ALL" in the "Show settings" form.
  2.  Click on "input/codecs" item from the list.
  3.  In the right part of the window, scroll until you find the SOCKS settings and change them as you need. (Enter the proxy details in the server as "IP:Proxy". eg: "127.0.0.1:2343" )
Location: Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

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  1. UnknownMay 9, 2013 at 8:41:00 PM GMT+5:30

    Awesome tip - thanks.

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  2. WiloAugust 15, 2013 at 12:40:00 AM GMT+5:30

    do you happen to know if it's possible to specify a SOCKS proxy for VLC through the command-line? thanks!

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    1. Sanka DarshanaMarch 10, 2014 at 11:09:00 AM GMT+5:30

      Not sure, Check this link... http://www.videolan.org/doc/vlc-user-guide/en/ch04.html

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    2. Sanka DarshanaMarch 10, 2014 at 11:12:00 AM GMT+5:30

      https://wiki.videolan.org/VLC_command-line_help/ This link has what you need... Search 'SOCKS'... :)

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