A Proxy Server is an intermediary between your device and the Internet. It forwards requests from your device to other servers while hiding your real IP address.

Key Points About Proxy Servers

• Hides your real IP address for privacy.
• Can improve network performance through caching.
• May restrict access to certain websites or content.
• Used in both corporate and personal networks.
• Helps in checking My IP address externally.

Types of Proxy Servers

• HTTP Proxy — for web traffic.
• SOCKS Proxy — handles all types of traffic.
• Transparent Proxy — doesn't hide IP but caches data.
• Anonymous Proxy — hides IP but identifies as proxy.
• High Anonymity Proxy — fully hides IP and proxy presence.

FAQ

• Does a proxy hide my IP completely? — High anonymity proxies hide IP fully; transparent proxies do not.
• Can I use a proxy with IPv6? — Yes, most proxies support IPv4 and IPv6 traffic.
• Why use a proxy server? — For privacy, security, bypassing restrictions, and monitoring traffic.