Glossary

Explanation of terms and concepts from the world of proxy servers and network technologies.

What Is a Mobile Proxy? 4G/5G Proxies Explained

A mobile proxy routes traffic through a real 4G/5G device, giving you a carrier IP shared by thousands of real users — the hardest type to block. Here's how they work and when to use them.

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What Is an ISP Proxy? Static Residential Proxies Explained

An ISP proxy is a static IP hosted in a datacenter but registered to a residential ISP — residential trust with datacenter speed and a fixed IP. Here's how they work and when to use them.

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HTTP vs HTTPS Proxy: What's the Difference?

An HTTP proxy can read your web traffic; an HTTPS proxy tunnels it encrypted via CONNECT. Here's the real difference, what the proxy can see, and which to use.

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What Is a Proxy? A Complete Beginner's Guide

A proxy server is an intermediary that hides your real IP address by routing traffic through a different IP. Here's how proxies work, the main types, and how to pick the right one.

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SOCKS5 vs HTTP Proxy: Differences, Speed & When to Use Each

SOCKS5 and HTTP proxies solve different problems. An HTTP proxy understands web traffic and can cache or filter it; SOCKS5 blindly forwards any TCP/UDP connection — torrents, games, email, not just browsing. Neither encrypts traffic by itself. Here is exactly when each one wins.

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