What Is a Backconnect Proxy? How the Gateway Works
A backconnect proxy sends each request through one gateway to a pool of IPs. See how it works, how to read a gateway line, and how to test it with curl.
Proxy Sites Explained: Are Web Proxies Safe?
A proxy site fetches pages for you through its own IP. Learn how web proxies work, why free ones are risky and what to use instead for real work.
Proxy vs VPN: Differences and When to Use Each
Proxy vs VPN: a VPN encrypts all device traffic, a proxy routes one app's traffic through another IP. Compare scope, speed and use cases.
What Is a Reverse Proxy? Examples and Use Cases
A reverse proxy sits in front of your servers to balance load, cache and protect them. See how it works, a working NGINX example and forward proxy differences.
What Is a Proxy Server? How It Works, Types, Uses
A proxy server is an intermediary that makes requests for you. Learn how it works, forward vs reverse, proxy types by IP source, uses and limits.
How to Buy HTTP Proxies: HTTPS, CONNECT and Setup
How HTTP proxies carry HTTPS through CONNECT, what to check before you buy and how to configure one in curl, Python and Node. HTTP vs SOCKS5 covered.
How to Buy a Proxy Server: 7 Steps for 2026
How to buy a proxy server in seven steps: pick the type, choose per-GB or per-IP billing, compare sellers, pay, connect and test. With code examples.
Are Free Proxies Safe? What the Research Shows
A 30-month study of 640,600 free proxies found most never responded and thousands tampered with content. What that means and what to use instead.
Datacenter IPv4 Proxies: When Pay-Per-GB Makes Sense
Datacenter IPv4 proxies are fast and cheap but easy to detect. See how per-GB billing works, what they suit, and when to pick residential instead.
HTTP vs SOCKS5 Proxies: Which One Do You Need?
HTTP proxies handle only web traffic; SOCKS5 handles any TCP or UDP connection. Here is how to pick the right one for scraping, bots, or torrenting.