A proxy server is a computer system or router that acts as a relay between client and server on behalf of the user. Internet requests made by the user are routed to the proxy server first, evaluated, then forwarded to the internet. On the flip side, responses from the internet return to the proxy server before making their way to the user. The purpose of the proxy server is to mitigate threats to a network by guarding the identity of the resource server.
The most common types of proxies are:
SOCKS5 Proxies: Used for file sharing, video streaming services (e.g., Netflix), and gaming
HTTP Proxies: Used to access geo-restricted websites or in censored regions
