[b]"What's the difference between a forwarding proxy vs reverse proxy? Which one do I need?"[/b] Alternatively: [b]

Forwarding proxy vs reverse proxy is all about *who you’re hiding*.

Forwarding hides users (like VPNs).
Reverse hides servers (like when you use AWS ALB).

If you’re building a website, reverse proxies are your best friend. They handle SSL, caching, and even DDoS protection. Try Caddy—it’s stupid simple to set up.