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Reverse Proxy

A reverse proxy sits in front of servers to balance load and cache — different from the forward proxies used for scraping.

Reverse Proxy explained

A reverse proxy sits in front of servers to balance load and cache — different from the forward proxies used for scraping.

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FAQ

What does reverse proxy mean?

A reverse proxy sits in front of servers to balance load and cache — different from the forward proxies used for scraping.