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All Existing Proxy Classifications

Today, a proxy is a convenient and extremely useful tool for protecting personal data and bypassing blocking. They can also be used for parsing, and promotion of an account by mass actions in social networks, and instant messengers, for competitive intelligence. To make the right decision when choosing mobile LTE proxies from Soax.com, it is important to know about their differences and types – this is what we will discuss in today’s article.

Varieties of Modern Proxies

Let’s look at all the currently available proxy classifications.

Caching

Most proxies are non-caching. They directly access online platforms and, as a result, show users fresh information.

As for proxies that cache data, these intermediaries store all downloaded information in memory, and when a resource is re-requested, the request is directed to the data downloaded to disk (the user sees what is stored in the cache). Such proxies are usually used for the same type of work by large companies or providers.

Please note: the caching time can be from several hours to a couple of days. During this period, the user will see the old, already saved information, even if the web page has changed.

Anonymity

Everything is simple here: if proxies tell the end site about the real data of the user’s device, they are classified as non-anonymous, if they hide geolocation and real IP, they are anonymous. For convenient surfing and solving professional problems, it is the second option that is suitable.

Proxy types by anonymity level:

  1. Transparent proxies are not able to provide confidentiality, as they show the real IP address in the HTTP headers. They are mainly used to speed up work due to caching and save traffic.
  2. They provide a minimal level of anonymity by transmitting the wrong address or a separate part of it. They are quite rare.
  3. They mask the IP, but at the same time notify the resource that the client has connected the proxy. Such proxies are suitable for visiting Internet platforms blocked in your region, but it is better not to use them for parsing and other complex work due to the low level of trust.
  4. Elite (highly anonymous). They do not transmit any data, thanks to which it is possible to identify the user. They also do not tell the end node that the client is using a proxy. This is an ideal option for solving any problems, including posting reviews, and traffic arbitrage.

In case, you need one for anonymity, choose one of the types listed above.

Providers

When choosing a proxy, be sure to ask who the provider is. It is important to use exactly those proxies whose provider is not blacklisted for the resource, otherwise, the result of your actions will be in jeopardy.

It is better to give preference to positively proven, large providers. In this case, the correct use of a proxy will help you not be afraid of account blocking. But proxies from small providers (often illegal) are often blacklisted in social networks, search engines, and financial organizations.

Protocols

All proxies can be divided into three categories:

HTTP. This is a common, but the already outdated type of proxy that connects to resources through the insecure HTTP protocol. Not suitable for working with sites that have a secure connection.

HTTPS. The most popular type, similar to HTTP but with increased security. It is an ideal solution for transferring secret data (logins/passwords, bank card information).

SOCKS4 and SOCKS5. These are two stable versions of a progressive protocol that sits between the application and transport layers. SOCKS was primarily designed for the convenience of using TCP and UDP programs. Supports all protocols, and provides thorough protection of personal information.

Mobility

Standard proxies are significantly inferior to mobile ones in terms of their reliability. The fact is that the latter is provided by large mobile operators. Mobile proxies use many addresses from which the server receives requests from users. The source server believes that the high load is due to the natural behavior of numerous users, and not to the spammy actions of one user. For this reason, mobile proxies are subject to softer restrictions: they are rarely blocked by Internet sites, and limits in social networks have been increased.

The cost of mobile proxies is much higher than that of conventional ones, but the result is definitely worth it.

Price

Proxies are free (public) and paid (private). The free proxy can be found freely available on the Internet, but do not rush to rejoice. This option has an extensive list of disadvantages. Among them, it is worth highlighting unstable operations, frequent failures due to overloads, and low connection speed. In addition, when connecting to public proxies, there is a high risk of blocking the IP address, and your personal data can easily fall into the hands of cybercriminals.

We strongly recommend using paid proxies that provide authorization by IP address or login and password. With them, you can improve performance through caching, and make settings for your goals. An important advantage of individual proxies is a high level of anonymity, so you do not have to worry about the safety of important information.

 

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