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HTTP Proxy Explained Simply

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HTTP proxy Explained Simply

by Leslie Irving, California Business Journal
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Proxies help you surf the internet better. They aid privacy and protection and improve performance. However, since internet users have different needs, there are different proxy types. One of the most common proxies is the HTTP proxy. Now, you may ask, ‘what is HTTP proxy?’

If you aren’t familiar with internet jargon, HTTP means HyperText Transfer Protocol. It’s the protocol that makes websites and webpages you visit show up on your browser. Without HTTP, there’ll be no data exchange on the internet.

Setting up a proxy for such an integral part of the internet seems like an activity for a tech whiz. However, it’s not. Hence, what is an HTTP proxy for an everyday user, and how can you leverage it?

What is an HTTP proxy, and how it works?

Firstly, a quick look at what proxies are is pertinent. Proxies are software or hardware devices that intermediate between your computer and the internet. When you set up a proxy on your network, every internet traffic coming from your computer first goes through it. The traffic is then subsequently sent to the destination server.

The main purpose of the traffic being routed through the proxy is so that the device can change the IP address attached to your internet request (traffic). When it replaces your IP address with another, your  activity becomes private and impossible to track. Though, you must know that passing your traffic through a proxy has other benefits.

Every proxy performs this basic function, but each type approaches and executes it uniquely. Hence, the need to study what HTTP proxy is and how it works.

HTTP proxies are arguably the most effective proxy type concerning anonymity and privacy. They are proxies that interface between a client (browsers) and web servers via the formation of a tunnel. They perform the basic function of proxies but at a higher performance.

HTTP proxies can also use a two-way communication infrastructure in accessing the Secure Sockets Layer, which helps them access HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) websites.

By interfacing and changing the IP address accompanying your website traffic, the request will appear from the proxy and not your computer. So, if anyone wants to track your internet traffic activity, they’ll end up at a dead-end – your proxy service provider.

Beyond anonymity and privacy, HTTP proxies can also act as a malware shield for your device. Hence, it stops any external threat. These proxies achieve this security status by checking response traffic coming toward your computer (because responses from websites go through the server before reaching you). If it finds any hazardous content, it eliminates them.

Other functions an HTTP proxy can perform for your network include:

● Modify your HTTP request’s timeout and length limits and the responses coming to your network. It does this to enhance network performance and mitigate attacks.

● Customizing the deny message you use if your HTTP proxy has blocked your destination website because it’s unsafe.

● Filtering MIME web content type.

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● Helping to avoid cookies from some specific websites.

There are different HTTP proxy server providers out there. Do well to avoid free versions, as they are generally unsafe and can cause more harm than good. Find more details in a blog post.

What are the use cases of HTTP proxy?

Upon answering ‘what is HTTP proxy,’ here are some use cases to note:

Web data scraping

Web scraping has been a principal data analysis activity in recent times. With either third-party software or an in-house developed scraper, you can collect data from target websites in no time. However, most websites have firewalls, CAPTCHA, etc., set up to prevent scraping activities. HTTP proxies can help solve that.

HTTP proxies enable the transfer of multiple requests without risking getting banned for suspicious traffic volume.

Market Research

Every business or individual needs to conduct market research before venturing into a new region or business. However, what happens when the target market is outside your primary location? You don’t get the factual data you need.

During market research, you need local data. However, research from a non-primary location causes you to see tailored modifications for your location. Hence, you need to set up a proxy that helps you imitate the primary location.

Competitive analysis

For eCommerce companies, monitoring third-party infrastructures and competitors is important to stay ahead. However, you don’t want to do that when your IP address is in their servers for tracking. Using an HTTP proxy helps you shield your IP address.

Benefits of HTTP proxy

HTTP proxies are one of the best proxy types. Their benefits and features help them adapt to different use cases. Here are the important benefits:

● You don’t have to pay for another malware or spyware protection product when using an HTTP proxy. HTTP proxies provide enterprise-level security

● Anonymity

● HTTP proxies can protect your local network from the internet

● Supports fast caching, which aids connection speed

● Bypassing security systems and geo-restrictions.

Conclusion

HTTP protocols are vital to maintaining your digital anonymity and security. Not only will it secure you from prying eyes, but it’ll also help keep your computer safe. You can see it as having your firewall by default. Get started with using an HTTP proxy now.

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