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Proxies: Forward versus reverse proxy

What is the difference between a forward and reverse proxy?

TLDR;

  • A forward proxy is a client proxy. It manages outgoing traffic. For example, providing content restriction or facilitating anonymity.
  • A reverse proxy is a server proxy. It manages incoming traffic, providing benefits such as load balancing and rate throttling.
  • Both forward and reverse proxies can provide caching benefits.

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