`ssh -qND localhost:8080 user@ip` sets up a SOCKS proxy at localhost:8080. In your browser connection settings (at least in Firefox) you can set it up to route

`ssh -qND localhost:8080 user@ip` sets up a SOCKS proxy at localhost:8080. In your browser connection settings (at least in Firefox) you can set it up to route your traffic through the connection. It's not as good as a proper VPN for prolonged use, but for a quick one-off, it'll do the job.