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title: Proxies
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## Proxies
Proxies are servers or a network of computers that act as an intermediary between a client and a server.
Their are different types of proxies which include but are not limited to:
- Forward Proxies
- Reverse Proxies
- Transparent Proxies
- Web Proxies
The most commonly known one's today are web proxies which act as an intermediary between a user's computer and the internet.
The common features of such proxies are:
- To hide a user's IP address providing anonymity while surfing the web.
- Enabling users to access sites with blocked IP addresses.
#### More Information:
Proxy Server by Wikipedia
Proxy Server by WhatIs on TechTarget