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Proxy server vs reverse proxy boils down to who’s hiding.

Proxy hides *you* (like a VPN lite).
Reverse proxy hides your *server* (and can do cool stuff like caching).

If you’re just setting up team privacy, a proxy works. But if you’re hosting, reverse proxy is non-negotiable.

P.S. HAProxy is great for reverse proxy setups.