What is a proxy?

Answer 1

A proxy site (formally known as a proxy server) allows a user to change their IP Address. They are often used to bypass blocked web pages on school/work systems, or to bypass a streaming issue to certain countries.

Of course, there are certain risks that come with using proxy servers. If you use a proxy server, all of the data being used must pass through it, mostly in an unencrypted form. This means that information might have been stored without your knowledge, which could lead to malicious intent.

Proxy users are by no means assured to visit any websites, as some websites that have been spammed by such proxies in the past have banned their IP addresses, and will continue to do so.

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Answer 2

A proxy service is an application that runs on a server and allows administrators to pool internet connections. A proxy server is a method used by network administrators to filter websites and monitor Internet activities.

Answer 3

The term proxy is a term meaning a website that allows one to visit other websites and appear to be in Another Country. Proxies are useful when one can only visit a website from a certain country.

Answer 4

The written authorization to act in place of another.

Answer 5

i use it in school when the school blocks some websites such as myspace facebook etc... u use it go to any website

Answer 6

A proxy usually means something which channels information or actions, by using something else as the "middle-man" or "go-between" or representative. More of a vessel than of a diplomat.