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Confused between proxy and reverse proxy

I need one line explanation for proxy and reverse proxy. When I post any project on freelancer they ask whether I want a backconnect rotating proxy / reverse proxy etc.

Anyone?

Solution

  • A pair of simple definitions would be:

    Forward Proxy: Acting on behalf of a requestor (or service consumer)

    Reverse Proxy: Acting on behalf of service/content producer.