A clear, beginner‑friendly guide to what proxies are, how they work, and why people use them.
A proxy server is an intermediary between you and the internet. Your traffic goes to the proxy first, then to the website you requested. The site sees the proxy's IP address—not your own.
Think of a proxy like a mail forwarding service. You give your package to the forwarder (the proxy), which sends it to the destination. Replies come back to the forwarder, then to you.
[You] → [Proxy Server] → [Website]
Because the proxy is in the middle, websites read the proxy's IP and region instead of yours.
Unblocking Websites
Bypass restrictions at school, work, or in certain countries.
Run in your browser—no installs. Great for quick access and testing routes.
Ideal for browsers and HTTP apps; pair with HTTPS for encryption.
Protocol‑agnostic and flexible; useful beyond the browser.
Use IPs from home ISPs; increase acceptance on strict sites.
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