Server

Proxy Server

• A proxy server acts as an "intermediary agent", accessing content on behalf of the user and sending it back to them afterwards.

• When using a proxy server, you obtain the following benefits:

  • Due to this "outsourcing" of content access, a proxy server allows IP anonymity while accessing content, since the only IP the source will see is the proxy server's IP.

  • A proxy server caches relevant information, avoiding unnecessary access to the original source, saving bandwidth and making access faster.

  • It is possible to create an "access log" that keeps a record of all websites accessed through the proxy server, enabling better documentation of user access. Besides documentation, it is also possible to control access to certain websites, blocking user access.