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What is a proxy server ？ What are the main types of agents ？ Do you need a proxy server ？

In today's article ,Oxylabs  We will catch all these hot issues for you , Including what is a proxy server , What are the main types of agents , How to use a proxy , Whether the agent hides your truth IP Address , What's the use of agency , Do you need a proxy server .

Definition of proxy server

The proxy server acts as a gateway between you and the Internet . After you use the agent , Your request will first pass through the proxy server , Then the agent connects to the website , Finally change your IP Address .

There are now various types of agents , It mainly includes ： Data center agents 、 A residential agent 、 Sharing agents 、 Semi exclusive agent 、 Private agent , also SOCKS or HTTP agent Other types .

 

Usage of proxy server

Mentioned earlier , The proxy acts as a gateway between your device and the Internet , in other words , There is no direct communication between your computer and the server , The request of your computer must first pass through the proxy server , It is then sent to the requesting computer , This process effectively improves the confidentiality of your online information , The target server will only regard the proxy server as a normal visitor , Without seeing your device .

Agents can hide your truth IP Address , If you want to hide your when visiting the website IP Address , Then it is very suitable to use proxy , But you should also understand , Agents have many other uses , For example, bypassing geographical restrictions , Filter or crawl the content of public web pages .

Network agents can bring benefits to almost every Internet user , Including developing business opportunities 、 Increase potential profits 、 Enhance privacy protection when surfing the Internet .

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