What’s the difference between a proxy and reverse proxy? Which one should I use? or How do proxy and

Honestly, the difference clicked for me when I set up my own server.

- Proxy: Hides *your* tracks. Use *Squid* or a VPN.
- Reverse proxy: Hides *server* tracks. Use *NGINX* or *Traefik*.

Real-world use:
- Proxy: Bypass work/school filters.
- Reverse proxy: Handle 10k users without crashing.

If you’re hosting, start with *NGINX*—it’s beginner-friendly.