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Forward Proxy

A forward proxy sits between a client and the internet, forwarding requests on the client’s behalf — the type used for scraping.

Forward Proxy explained

A forward proxy sits between a client and the internet, forwarding requests on the client’s behalf — the type used for scraping.

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What does forward proxy mean?

A forward proxy sits between a client and the internet, forwarding requests on the client’s behalf — the type used for scraping.