What is proxy-server?
A server that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers.
A proxy server functions as a gateway between you and the internet. When you use a proxy server, your internet traffic flows through the proxy server on its way to the address you requested. The request then comes back through that same proxy server, and then the proxy server forwards the data received from the website to you.
graph LR
Center["What is proxy-server?"]:::main
Rel_load_balancer["load-balancer"]:::related -.-> Center
click Rel_load_balancer "/terms/load-balancer"
Rel_websockets["websockets"]:::related -.-> Center
click Rel_websockets "/terms/websockets"
Rel_firewall["firewall"]:::related -.-> Center
click Rel_firewall "/terms/firewall"
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A proxy server is like a personal assistant who goes to the store for you. You tell the assistant what you want, they go and buy it, and then they bring it back to you. The store clerk only sees your assistant, not you.
🤓 Expert Deep Dive
Forward proxies are typically used to bypass firewalls or hide internal network identities. Transparent proxies intercept traffic without requiring client configuration. Proxies can also perform content filtering, bandwidth control, and logging for organizational compliance.