# v2rayN

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v2rayN can proxy both TCP and UDP traffic in TUN mode.
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## Download and launch

Open the [latest v2rayN release](https://github.com/2dust/v2rayN/releases/latest), download `v2rayN-windows-64.zip`, extract it, and run `v2rayN.exe` as administrator.

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## Add a SOCKS server

Open `Configuration` and select `Add [SOCKS]`.

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Enter the connection details:

- `Alias (remarks)`: any recognizable name;
- `Address`: the proxy IP address or hostname;
- `Port`: the connection port;
- `User(Optional)`: the username;
- `Password(Optional)`: the password.

Click `Confirm` to save the profile.

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See the [general setup guide](../getting-started.md) for help finding the connection details.
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## Connect

Select the created server and test its latency. Then enable `Enable Tun` in the bottom bar to route system traffic through the proxy.

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