February 8, 2021

Pros & Cons of Proxy Server – Infographic

The term ‘proxy server’ refers to a remote system that connects an internet user to the server that hosts the website they are trying to access. The server can hide one’s Internet Protocol address with its IP address so that the site will only see the latter address. That means it can mask the user’s online activity and make it seem like they are surfing the internet from a place different from their actual location. So, proxy servers allow accessing geographically restricted content. This infographic covers all of the benefits and disadvantages of using this server for internet users.