HTTP proxy

[RafaelLinux]

In my intranet, we require to use an http(s) proxy. RustDesk nowadays only works with socks proxy, so it shows "Connecting to the RustDesk network" forever and I don't get an ID.

Please, could you add the HTTP(S) proxy feature?

Thank you

[RafaelLinux]

For reasons I don't imagine, what I'm asking for is not considered an enhancement and this issue is moved to a discussion #831 so I'll close it.

[rustdesk]

ok, as more and more require this feature, i will put in milestone #918, though it is alreay very long.

[RafaelLinux]

Thanks!!!!!

[bit-ryder]

a http proxy feature would be xtra great, unfortunately i can't program in rust. ;-))
thanks for the great software!

greetings

[michag86]

To make it proxy-capable, the entire data traffic would have to be tunneled via https port 443. The most proxies restrict connections to common ports. The new listener for 443 should also be publishable via reverse proxy.

[yuluo-zy]

I think this function, I can realize it, can you provide some guidance and assistance,where should I complete this function in the project. @rustdesk

[michag86]

And it would be nice if this would work behind a reverse proxy. So that rustdesk listens on a high port and something like traefik or nginx can Run as reverse proxy in front of rustdesk.

[yuluo-zy]

The functionality for manually configuring an HTTP proxy is now supported. I will submit a Pull Request for merging over the weekend. Afterwards, we can conduct some manual HTTP tests.

[rustdesk]

How about https?

[rustdesk]

Both tested for controlled side and controlling side?

[yuluo-zy]

Yes, I have already tested it. I used an HTTPS proxy service from an open website and was able to connect and control normally. （public website https://proxy-tools.com/）

[rustdesk]

@yuluo-zy Thanks, you can follow our socks implementation, start from here, https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/blob/master/libs/hbb_common/src/socket_client.rs.

https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/pulls?q=is%3Apr+is%3Aclosed+socks

[rustdesk]

The problem is UDP.

[yuluo-zy]

The problem is UDP.

Senat on udp?

I will review the project code and propose related implementation.

[rustdesk]

The good news is UDP is not mandatory any more in RustDesk.

[AlexanderGabriel]

no more udp sounds good!

[rustdesk]

The bad news is the OSS version self-hosting server still requires UDP.

[borondics]

Hello, do you have a timeline on when we could expect the http(s) proxy addition? Thanks a lot in advance!!!

[rustdesk]

This is a good example if you want a feature request get high priority.
#7437

[rustdesk]

@yuluo-zy you can give a price if you wanna do this project as a contributor.

[yuluo-zy]

I think I can complete this function. It is expected to be completed in one to two months. Can the price be 850 US dollars?

[tboernert]

oh sorry i read that to late. price is ok. you can start. what will do you need from my site ?
thank you very much !

[rustdesk]

Please fund here, #7487, alternatively, you can also use paypal, info@rustdesk.com

[yuluo-zy]

Thank you very much. It’s not needed yet. When I finish the development, I will contact you as soon as possible and test it in your environment to ensure the effectiveness and correctness of the function. @tboernert

[AlexanderGabriel]

So tell us how much to fund this and i will talk to my boss. I think it would be better to get a quote and then an invoice because we are public administration and to get a permission for a donation is a really long process

[rustdesk]

It depends on you, and if it can attract contributor. We do not do this (we do not change our path), but we try to advocate it and attract contributor.

[rustdesk]

I think we can give you invoice.

[tboernert]

sounds good

[rustdesk]

#5687 (reply in thread)

[rustdesk]

What stop you using the SOCKS proxy which has better performance?

[tboernert]

SOCKS is no solutions to setup that on the customer firewalls. http proxy ist availiable.

[AlexanderGabriel]

I understand the idea behind your question but i really don't want to start a discussion wheater to use socks or http. our system is to big, to "just" use another proxy, too much dependencies, our proxy is well tested and works, integratet to our security-conepts, etc. changing is not an option. and http proxy protocol is really old, good documented and well testet. i don't know any other organization like us that uses socks. hope this answer okay for you

[rustdesk]

SOCKS proxy can be configured to 443 port also.

[michag86]

The problem is that in many restricted Enterprise networks there is only a http proxy that allows HTTPS on port 443. So everything hast Tonne tunneled through Port 443. Maybe something like a reverse proxy can help but IT has to pass the http proxy.

[rustdesk]

Thanks, I understand now. @michag86 @AlexanderGabriel

[tboernert]

Thank you!
can you please give us a price for the implementation?
I have also many customers who i can test this ...

[rustdesk]

#5687 (reply in thread)

[yuluo-zy]

httpThe http function has been merged, you can use the nightly version to experience it

[rustdesk]

Close as finished, https://twitter.com/rustdesk/status/1783468475480191022

[AlexanderGabriel]

I can test next week. Our firewall team first has to unlock target Port of rustdesk servers in proxy and firewall.

[michag86]

Sound great but there is still the problem with the high ports.

Would be nice if there is a solution to put the rustdesk server behind a reverse proxy like traefik to get it working with only 443/TCP.