Hey! If you're setting up a proxy server for the first time, I’d recommend starting with Squid. It’s pretty beginner-friendly and has tons of docs online.
For security, *always* set up authentication (basic or digest) and restrict IP access in the config. Also, don’t skip TLS—use Let’s Encrypt for free certs.
Firewall rules can be a pain, but just remember: allow traffic on your proxy port (usually 3128 for Squid) and block everything else by default.
Check out DigitalOcean’s guide on setting up a proxy server—it’s super clear!
For security, *always* set up authentication (basic or digest) and restrict IP access in the config. Also, don’t skip TLS—use Let’s Encrypt for free certs.
Firewall rules can be a pain, but just remember: allow traffic on your proxy port (usually 3128 for Squid) and block everything else by default.
Check out DigitalOcean’s guide on setting up a proxy server—it’s super clear!