Glossary
Proxy Protocol
A proxy protocol (HTTP, HTTPS or SOCKS5) defines how your client and the proxy server communicate.
Proxy Protocol explained
A proxy protocol (HTTP, HTTPS or SOCKS5) defines how your client and the proxy server communicate.
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What does proxy protocol mean?
A proxy protocol (HTTP, HTTPS or SOCKS5) defines how your client and the proxy server communicate.