What is Forward Proxy
A forward proxy, also referred to as a “proxy server,” or simply a “proxy,” is a server that sits in front of one or more client computers and serves as a conduit between the clients and the internet. The forward proxy receives the request before sending it on from the client machine to the internet resource. On behalf of the client machine, the forward proxy then sends the request to the internet and returns the response.
A forwards proxy is mostly used for:
- Client Anonymity
- Caching
- Traffic Control
- Logging
- Request/Response Transformation
- Encryption