Forward vs Reverse Proxy: What's the Difference and When Should You Use Each? Alternatively: Forward

lol nah you’re not late, I was *so* confused at first too.

Forward proxy = your stealth mode (like Tor).
Reverse proxy = your server’s VIP bouncer (hello, load balancing).

If you’re self-hosting, Caddy is stupid easy for reverse proxy setups.

Also, Cloudflare’s free tier is a cheat code for reverse proxy + security.