BASIC PROXY SERVERS

Users who want to ensure full anonymity on the Internet buy personal proxy-servers. In order not to make a mistake with the choice of the product, you should first decide on your goals, because for some activities it is recommended to use certain types of proxy. Here is a look at the main types of proxy servers that are used more often than anyone else.

Popular types of unknown proxy servers

There are two main types of proxy servers, the use of which allows you to bypass local blocking and access restrictions established by law, as well as reliably protect personal information from leaks:

1. HTTP, HTTPS are the most common options and are suitable for a wide range of activities. Such servers are used when parsing search engine queries, working with multi-accounts in social networks, online games, and safe web surfing. Compared to SOCKS, HTTP proxies process information faster. The disadvantages of such a product are the ability to work exclusively with web traffic and the lack of traffic encryption.
2. SOCKS – are considered more «perfect», but are used less often than HTTP-proxy. Servers of this type are suitable for working with various types of traffic. Given the low download speed of web pages, it is not advisable to purchase them for online games, watching video content and downloading «heavy» files.

Separately, it is worth noting vpn-anonymizers, for the application of which you need to install a special program or enable stretching in your browser. In contrast to the standard proxy, they do not substitute, and hide api-address, allowing users to remain unnoticed when visiting websites. The main disadvantages of VPNs include unstable connection, high cost and the impossibility of good performance on a «slow» Internet. In addition, it is difficult to find the right product.  

How to find out the type of proxy server

When performing certain actions on the network, the user may need to find out which proxy is currently being used. You can do this in two ways:

1. With the help of special applications – Proxy Checker, Proxy Helper, etc.
2. On my own. In this case, it is necessary to understand the visual differences between popular proxy protocols. So, HTTP(S) uses ports, which are designated as 80, 81, 8080; SOCKS – 1080, 1081.

What is the difference between paid and free proxies

Many people think that spending money on buying a personal IP is pointless, since you can easily find public proxies in the public domain. However, such servers have a lot of disadvantages:

• No stable connection. Free proxies function only for a short time, and if failures occur, the user will urgently have to look for a new working option.
• Web pages loading slowly. Several people can use a public proxy at the same time, which negatively affects the speed of the Internet connection. Given this fact, it is not recommended to use public IP if you regularly leave valuable data on the network – logins, passwords, bank card codes, payment details. Such servers are not capable of providing a sufficient level of security.
• No guarantees. Free proxies are regularly monitored by the support of large web portals, so the list of sites that can be accessed with their help is limited.

By purchasing proven, prestigious proxy in one hand, you will forget about connection problems, low speed and access restrictions. In addition, you forget about the problems with the connection, low speeds and access restrictions. In addition, extend the use of personal servers is allowed for any period of time – from a few weeks to a year.