PROXY

Proxy means an authority to represent someone else . It can be a Machine, Server or someone else.

In Computer Networks Proxy means  A server that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients a seeking resources from other servers.
A proxy or proxy server is basically another computer which serves as a hub through which internet requests are processed. By connecting through one of these servers, your computer sends your requests to the proxy server which then processes your request and returns what you were wanting. In this way it serves as an intermediary between your home machine and the rest of the computers on the internet.

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Proxy server Example

Proxies are used for a number of reasons such as to filter web content, to go around restrictions such as parental blocks, to screen downloads and uploads and to provide anonymity when surfing the internet.
In a daily and more common language Proxy servers are used to maintain the anonymity on Internet .
There are different ways to use proxy servers, They can be paid or free .
There are 4 classifications of Proxy Servers .

• Transparent Proxy

  This type of proxy server identifies itself as a proxy server and also makes the original IP address available through the HTTP headers. These are generally used for their ability to cache websites and do not effectively provide any anonymity to those who use them. However, the use of a transparent proxy will get you around simple IP bans. They are transparent in the terms that your IP address is exposed, not transparent in the terms that you do not know that you are using it (your system is not specifically configured to use it.)

• Anonymous Proxy

  This type of proxy server identifies itself as a proxy server, but does not make the original IP address available. This type of proxy server is detectable, but provides reasonable anonymity for most users.

• Distorting Proxy

  This type of proxy server identifies itself as a proxy server, but make an incorrect original IP address available through the http headers.

• High Anonymity Proxy

  This type of proxy server does not identify itself as a proxy server and does not make available the original IP address.

There are several Websites who offers these type of proxies , some do it for free , others may charge for it . 

Some of the web proxy websites available are :

Also you can search " proxy servers: on Google and you will get list of proxy's available .

1. http://youtubefreeproxy.net
2. http://ecxs.asia
3. http://cantblockthis.org
4. http://viewyoutube.net
5. http://unblocksocialmedia.com
6. hidemyass.com

HOW TO USE THE AVAILABLE PROXY LISTS ?

Well we have different web browsers, so steps are different for each of them , but for the most common web browsers the steps are :

Internet Explorer Proxy Settings

• Click Tools
• Click Internet Options
• Click the Connections Tab
• Click LAN settings
• Check the “Use a proxy server for your LAN” box
• Enter the IP Address of the Proxy Server and the Port Number
• Click OK

FireFox Proxy Settings

• Click the FireFox Button(The button in the upper left corner)
• Click Options
• Click Options in the new tab
• Click the Advanced Tab
• Click Settings
• Click Manual Proxy Settings
• In the HTTP Proxy Box enter the IP Address of the proxy server and the Port number
• Click OK

Google Chrome Proxy Settings

• Click the Customize and Control Button(Button with the wrench picture in upper right corner
• Click Under the Hood
• Click Change proxy settings
• Click LAN Settings
• Check the “Use a proxy server for your LAN” box
• Enter the IP Address of the Proxy Server and the Port Number
• Click OK

Safari Proxy Settings

• Click Safari
• Click Preferences
• Click Advanced
• Click Change Settings
• Check the Web Proxy(HTTP) box
• Enter the IP Address of the Proxy Server and the Port Number
• Click Apply Now

 This is how we can use proxy servers to hide our real ip address .

Enjoy proxing  :)

Disclaimer : Use of the proxy's does not guarantee the total anonymity , use it at your own risk . the author is strictly against any illegal activity .

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