[b]"What’s the difference between a proxy and reverse proxy? Which one should I use?"[/b] or [b]"How do proxy and

You’re on the right track! Here’s my take:

- Proxy: Protects *you* from the internet. Use it for privacy or bypassing restrictions (*Tor*, *NordVPN*).
- Reverse proxy: Protects *servers* from the internet. Use it for performance + security (*Cloudflare*, *NGINX*).

Pro tip: Reverse proxies can also compress data before sending it to users, speeding up your site.

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.