# Connect to the Ganymede SOCKS5 Proxy
To get stuff unblocked `:)`

First, get in touch with a Ganymede admin (`@collin`). I'll give you an ssh username after we work out a deal.

Next, make sure you have an ssh client. Most computers come preinstalled with one.

To launch the proxy, enter a terminal and type:
```sh
ssh -N -D 9090 your_username@williamsfam.us.com
```

Finally, configure your browser to use the proxy.

For firefox, one way to achieve this is to use [FoxyProxy](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/foxyproxy-standard). Install the extension, then add a new profile, called "Ganymede". Set the IP to `127.0.0.1`, and the port to `9090`. Also enable "Proxy DNS" to access internal services over https at `<service_name>.ganymede` (coming soon)

Now select "Ganymede" in the FoxyProxy extension window, and you'll be connected.