Reverse vs Forward Proxy: What's the Key Difference and When to Use Each? Alternatively, for a more direct a

lol yeah the reverse vs forward proxy thing tripped me up too at first.

Forward proxy = your mask (hides YOU).
Reverse proxy = the server's mask (hides THEM).

If you're hosting a site, reverse proxy is your friend. Load balancing, SSL, security—all that jazz.

Forward proxy? Only if you're the one browsing, not hosting.

Try Cloudflare for a quick reverse proxy solution—super user-friendly!