What's the difference between a proxy server vs reverse proxy? Which one do I need? Alternatively: Pr

Man, I used to mix these up too! Proxy server vs reverse proxy is all about *who’s being hidden*.

Regular proxy = your identity is hidden from the internet.
Reverse proxy = your server’s identity is hidden from clients.

If you’re running a website, a reverse proxy (like Cloudflare or NGINX) is clutch for security and speed. For personal use, a VPN or proxy (like Windscribe) is fine.

Fun fact: Reverse proxies can also handle DDoS attacks better.