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@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ Alternatively, refer to the [developer instructions](#developer-instructions) fo
     --proxy URL                          Use the specified HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS
                                          proxy. To enable SOCKS proxy, specify a
                                          proper scheme. For example
-                                         socks5://127.0.0.1:1080/. Pass in an
+                                         socks5h://127.0.0.1:1080/. Pass in an
                                          empty string (--proxy "") for direct
                                          connection
     --socket-timeout SECONDS             Time to wait before giving up, in