proxy server

A proxy server acts as an intermediary between your device and the internet. When you request a website, your request goes to the proxy first, which then forwards it to the website. The website responds to the proxy, which sends the data back to you. This process helps improve security, hide your real IP address, and can cache data to speed up access. Think of it as a middleman that manages and filters your internet traffic, providing privacy and control over what you access online.