@fesixnpc: Indeed, Sangfor EasyConnect also has third-party unofficial clients, and it can turn the global VPN into a socks5/HTTP proxy. This time it's great, achieving the same access experience outside as inside the company's intranet. Just adjust the browser proxy plugin settings a bit, and add a few more configuration lines.

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EZ4Connect is a third-party client for Sangfor EasyConnect, which converts the global VPN into a socks5/HTTP proxy, providing the same access experience outside as inside the intranet.

Indeed, Sangfor EasyConnect also has third-party unofficial clients, and it can turn the global VPN into a socks5/HTTP proxy This time it's great, achieving the same access experience outside as inside the company's intranet. Just adjust the browser proxy plugin settings a bit, and add a few more configuration lines https://t.co/9ryG1QKjKw
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Indeed, Sangfor’s EasyConnect also has third-party unofficial clients that can turn the global VPN into a SOCKS5/HTTP proxy. This time it’s great — achieving the same access experience outside as inside the corporate network. Just tweak the browser proxy plugin settings a bit and add a few configuration lines. https://t.co/9ryG1QKjKw

chenx-dust/EZ4Connect

Source: https://github.com/chenx-dust/EZ4Connect

EZ4Connect

Formerly known as HITsz Connect for Windows

Action Release Downloads License

Improved GUI for ZJU-Connect

🎉 aTrust support now available

If you encounter issues, feel free to join the ZJU-Connect user feedback QQ group: 1037726410.

Usage

  1. Download the latest version from the Releases page:
    • Windows users: Download EZ4Connect-vX.X.X-windows-ARCH.zip, extract to a directory, and double-click EZ4Connect.exe to run.
      • If missing DLLs, install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (x64 | arm64) first.
    • macOS users: Download EZ4Connect-vX.X.X-macOS-ARCH.dmg, follow the instructions inside the image to install, and run the fix script.
      • If you see warnings like “Apple cannot check for malicious software,” refer to Apple Support for guidance.
    • Linux users: Download EZ4Connect-vX.X.X-linux-ARCH.AppImage, grant execution permission, and run it.
      • The x64 AppImage requires glibc >= 2.31 (Ubuntu 22.04+ works, limited by GitHub Actions Runner).
      • The arm64 AppImage requires glibc >= 2.38 (Ubuntu 24.04+ works, limited by Qt official: see supported platforms).
      • Arch Linux users are recommended to install via AUR.
      • If you encounter dependency issues, compile and run it yourself.
  2. Set the server address in File → Settings → Core.
  3. In File → Settings → Authentication, select the appropriate server type and configure authentication info.

    aTrust servers support multiple authentication methods. Click “Get Authentication Methods” to select. Do not manually configure unless you are fully aware of the login details.

  4. Click “Connect Server” on the main interface. For simple campus web browsing, select “Set system proxy” and you’re good to go.

For advanced routing with Clash / Mihomo, see: Advanced Usage

Roadmap

More suggestions are welcome — leave an Issue or discuss in the OSA group!

  • macOS support
  • Linux support
  • Manual Proxy Bypass settings
  • Upload AUR package
  • Use keychain to store passwords and other info

Related Projects

These are desktop-friendly alternatives to the EasyConnect client. Choose as needed:

Acknowledgements

Welcome to HITSZ Open Source Technology Association @hitszosa (https://github.com/hitszosa)

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