Proxy

Networking

A middle server that sends requests for you.

Definition

A proxy is a server that connects to websites on your behalf. The website sees the proxy’s IP instead of yours.

In plain English A middle server that sends requests for you.

Why it matters: It can hide your IP from a website, but the proxy itself may see your traffic.

Example: A web proxy loads a page for you and returns it to your browser.

Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept

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