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What is a Proxy Server?

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What is a Proxy Server?

Alright, let's start with the basics. A proxy server is essentially a gateway between you and the internet. It's an intermediary server separating end users from the websites they browse.To get more news about free proxies, you can visit ip2world.com official website.

Imagine you're at a coffee shop, and you want to order a latte. But instead of ordering directly from the barista, you tell your order to a friend, who then orders for you. In this scenario, your friend is acting as a proxy, standing between you and the barista. That's pretty much how a proxy server works, but with internet requests instead of coffee orders.
When you send a request to visit a website, the request goes to the proxy server first. The proxy server then makes the request on your behalf, collects the response from the web server, and forwards you the web page data. So, you're interacting with the internet indirectly, through the proxy server.
HTTP Proxies: These are used for web browsing and are great for tasks like web scraping or managing multiple social media accounts.
SOCKS Proxies: These are more versatile as they can handle all types of traffic, not just web browsing. They're often used for gaming or torrenting.
Transparent Proxies: These are often used in businesses or schools. They don't hide your IP address, but they can control internet usage and block certain websites.
Anonymous Proxies: These hide your IP address and provide a level of anonymity, but the server might still know you're using a proxy.
High Anonymity Proxies: These provide the highest level of anonymity. They hide your IP address and don't identify themselves as proxies.
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