AI & the web
Proxy server
A server acting between a client and another server when handling requests.
In everyday use
A website uses a reverse proxy in front of its application.
What to keep in mind
A proxy can inspect or modify traffic; choose the intermediary carefully.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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