What Is a Private Proxy? [Quick Guide 2020]

Posted by Goldie on February 7th, 2020

A private proxy acts as an intermediary between a client and the internet. Applying a private proxy means that one client is exclusively using the dedicated IP address at a given time. When a private proxy is in use, requests run through the proxy server (which masks the client’s original IP address) first, and only then connects to the internet resources to fulfill client’s requests. 

Whenever you connect to the internet, your IP address allows other websites to track your browsing activity, regardless of its nature. The only way to stay anonymous is to hide your IP, and this is where private proxies come in handy.

When it comes to proxies, there are a few different types of proxies one can look into:

  • Residential proxies
  • Data center proxies
  • Shared proxies
  • Private proxies

Also, exclusivity is something that defines their quality and, usually, the price. That’s why most proxy providers offer shared, semi-dedicated and private proxies. Today, we’re taking a closer look at private ones.

You can find the full article on oxylabs blogpost.

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