Hey, no worries—proxy ports can be a bit overwhelming at first.
For the port number, avoid the well-known ones (like 80 or 443) unless you’re setting up a specific type of proxy. Go for something like 8080 or 8888.
Security is key, so definitely use encryption if you’re handling sensitive data. SSL/TLS is a good option.
As for firewall rules, you’ll need to open the proxy port you choose. Just make sure to restrict access to trusted IPs or networks.
For tools, check out Squid Proxy or Nginx. Both are solid choices with lots of documentation.
Good luck, and feel free to ask more questions!
For the port number, avoid the well-known ones (like 80 or 443) unless you’re setting up a specific type of proxy. Go for something like 8080 or 8888.
Security is key, so definitely use encryption if you’re handling sensitive data. SSL/TLS is a good option.
As for firewall rules, you’ll need to open the proxy port you choose. Just make sure to restrict access to trusted IPs or networks.
For tools, check out Squid Proxy or Nginx. Both are solid choices with lots of documentation.
Good luck, and feel free to ask more questions!