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Proxyrack - May 24, 2023
Proxies are incredibly valuable tools that provide anonymity while you're online. They have a wide range of different uses, streamlining online processes and improving digital security whilst browsing the web.
Yet, this number of potential applications, requires that there be a range of different types of proxies, all with their particular benefits and capabilities. This means that, sometimes, it can be difficult to know what proxy is going to be best-suited to your needs.
At Proxyrack, we've compiled this complete guide on the types of proxies so you can make an informed decision about which one is right for you.
Proxy servers act as intermediary servers between a client and a website. Depending on the needs of the user, they provide varying levels of security, privacy, and functionality.
Imagine it as a middle-man between your computer’s IP address and the internet; any actions you perform, requests you make, or information you input on a website are handled by the proxy server on your behalf. In this sense, internet proxies operate in the same way as human proxies. Doing something “by proxy” involves us authorising another person to act in our place if we’re unable to for whatever reason (voting for political candidates is a prime example of this).
Ultimately, installing and using a proxy when browsing online allows users to mask their unique IP address which can be incredibly useful for many different reasons.
Learn more about what proxies are and how they work by reading our in-depth guide.