How to Use a Proxy?

Do you know a website is hacked for every 39seconds? And lakhs of cases have been registered for data breaching. It happens mainly due to the unsecured usernames and passwords that we keep. Hence, there is a need to protect information from malware, cyber-attacks, and fishing activities. 

The Proxy server is just like a hub that connects to servers and process requests within the internet platform. You can perform filtering web content, parental blocking, and download the files while surfing. 

Moreover, if you want to surf the internet anonymously and without leaving the searches on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and any other browsers, then it’s better to prefer a Proxy. If you are a new user and don’t know how to start using proxies, then this article is for you. Here we have also mentioned how to enable proxies in different browser extensions. 

Google Chrome

Google Chrome is a powerful search engine with 62billion visitors per month. So, you can understand the importance of this browser in the real-world. Following are the steps to secure the information on Google Chrome, 

• Firstly, tap on the customize and control button in the upper right corner. 
• Pick change proxy settings and then click on LAN settings. 
• Now check the server for your LAN. 
• Enter the IP address of the server, port number, and click on the Ok button. 

Internet Explorer

Want to set up the proxy on an Internet Explorer application? Check out the simple steps given below, 

• Simply go to the internet explorer settings.
• Choose Internet options. 
• Now click on the LAN settings. 
• After LAN selection, you can enter the IP address, location, and then hit the finish button. And if you do not follow the instructions properly on the Internet Explorer browser, you cannot enjoy the benefits throughout.  

Mozilla Firefox

Coming to the Mozilla Firefox browser, the proxy settings are quite similar to the internet explorer. Still, if you want to know more about setting up the proxies, dive into the topic. 

• Open the Mozilla Firefox browser and go to menu options. 
• In the new icon, click on the advanced icon and select the network tab. 
• Now again tap on manual proxy settings to select the automatic configuration URL.
• Copy/paste the IP address, port number, and finish the installation process.
• Once you have done with the work and no longer want to use the proxy, reset to the normal internet settings by choosing “No Proxy” or “Use System Proxy Settings” option. 

Ultimately when you browse for the best proxies, you might come across numerous types starting from transparent, anonymous, reverse, distorting, intercepting, and high anonymity proxy. Let’s check it out! 

Anonymous Proxy:- It recognizes itself as a server by masking the original IP address. Although it can be detectable easily, it offers reasonable anonymity for the users. 

High Anonymity Proxy:- High Anonymity or elite proxy performs all the basic functionalities that any other proxies do. When a user prefers high anonymity, it offers advanced security by protecting. 

Reverse Proxy:- These are connected through the internet, a firewall isolated by private networks. Moreover, they prevent clients from direct access to sensitive data on servers.  

Distorting Proxy:- Distorting proxy proves the original IP address to be false over the HTTP headers. It is like an anonymous proxy that seems to be from different places to view restricted content. 

Intercepting Proxy:- Intercepting proxy also known as a transparent proxy combines the server with a gateway. The connections made by the client’s browsers are re-configured and detectable by testing HTTP headers on the server-side. Although we have discussed the types of proxy servers, it’s an individual’s opinion to go with the person or business requirements by preferring to FTP, HTTP, SSL protocols.

Backing up, when you surf the internet for servers, you will be overwhelmed with the bunch of options in the market. However, it’s important to know the type of business organization and home needs by selecting the bandwidth, IP address, and a lot more. Hope the information helps. If there is an update regarding servers will let you know shortly.