Can Other People Connect to the Proxy I Set Up? How to Control Access Safely

Hey! So, *can other people connect to the proxy I set up?* Yes, if it’s not locked down. But you can totally secure it.

If you’re using a proxy server like Squid or Nginx, you can set up authentication (username/password) or restrict access by IP.

Also, if someone does connect, they *could* see your traffic if it’s not encrypted. So, make sure you’re using HTTPS.

Here’s a quick guide on securing Squid: [link]. It’s pretty straightforward, even if you’re not super techy.