Proxy vs reverse proxy – what's the diff and when to use each?
Hey all, been digging into this whole proxy vs reverse proxy thing and tbh, it’s a bit confusing at first.
From what I get:
- A *proxy* sits in front of clients (like your browser) and hides *their* identity when accessing stuff online. Think VPNs or bypassing geo-blocks.
- A *reverse proxy* sits in front of servers, hiding *them* instead. Like load balancing or adding SSL for a bunch of backend servers.
But when do you actually use one over the other? If I’m just tryna hide my IP, obv a normal proxy. But if I’m running a website and wanna spread traffic, reverse proxy?
Am I missing something? Would love to hear how y’all use ‘em in real setups!
(Also, pls correct me if I’m totally off lol)
Hey all, been digging into this whole proxy vs reverse proxy thing and tbh, it’s a bit confusing at first.
From what I get:
- A *proxy* sits in front of clients (like your browser) and hides *their* identity when accessing stuff online. Think VPNs or bypassing geo-blocks.
- A *reverse proxy* sits in front of servers, hiding *them* instead. Like load balancing or adding SSL for a bunch of backend servers.
But when do you actually use one over the other? If I’m just tryna hide my IP, obv a normal proxy. But if I’m running a website and wanna spread traffic, reverse proxy?
Am I missing something? Would love to hear how y’all use ‘em in real setups!
(Also, pls correct me if I’m totally off lol)