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The Different types of Proxy Servers

By: aaroah sunil

Web Proxies have become an integral part of our lives and at the same time it is something that more are and more people are using day by day. So let us look at the different types of Web Proxy servers that are available.

The Four Different Types of Proxy Servers are:

The Transparent Proxy

It identifies itself as a proxy server but at the same time it is not really a proxy. It is not very useful if you don’t want your IP address should not be seen because this proxy makes the original IP address available through the http headers. This proxy is generally used for their ability to cache websites and do not as mentioned before effectively provide any anonymity to those who use them. But you can still use this to get past minor bans. The term transparent is used in the terms that your IP address is exposed and in the terms that you do not know when you’re using it.

Anonymous Proxy

This one is the one that is more widely used. It does not make the original IP address available, so it really makes sure that you’re not seen and thus allowing the user to get past many serious bans on your IP if there are any. This is one is detachable but it provides reasonable amount of anonymity for most users.

The Distorting Proxy

This type of proxy server makes an incorrect original IP address available through the http headers. But they do let the administrators know that you are using a proxy server. Well that does kind of give you away, does it not?

High Anonymity Proxy

This is a higher version of the Anonymous Proxy and is something that can be depended upon. They make sure that your original IP is safe and sound. This is possibly the best web proxy that you can use.

So this was a small take on the list of web proxy servers that are available.

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aaroah is an active blogger and has been doing a lot of writing on proxies, He has provided some interesting information in the sites- Brand New Proxies and Brand New Proxy. You can find more about him at www.everyproxysite.com/> Every Proxy Site.

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