The need to use a proxy server when working on a network can be caused by a variety of reasons. Most often, it is connected to ensure its own anonymity - in the event that the user does not want to leave his real ip-address on the visited resources.
Instructions
Step 1
You should be aware that there are several types of proxy servers. The first is transparent proxies. They do not hide your real ip (it can be easily identified), but leave their own when visiting Internet resources. They are convenient to use if you have been "banned" by ip on some resource. You do not need anonymity, but the ability to enter the site. In this case, transparent proxies are the most optimal solution, since they work much faster than other options.
Step 2
The second type is anonymous proxies. They really hide your real ip, but at the same time it is possible to determine that you are using a proxy. At the same time, the very fact of such use may raise suspicion - for example, when shopping in online stores.
Step 3
The third category of servers is elite, or highly anonymous. They differ in that it is impossible to establish the very fact of their use. To check how secure your proxy is, follow this link: https://www.all-nettools.com/toolbox/proxy-test.php? You will see all the information: the ip-address determined by the server and the presence or absence of a proxy. If you work through an intermediate server, but it is not found, then you are using an elite proxy.
Step 4
When working through a proxy server, you should be aware that it does not provide absolute anonymity. There are ways to find out your real ip-address using java scripts - when you enter a page with such a script, your real address is sent directly, bypassing the proxy. To protect against this, you need to properly configure your firewall. In particular, prohibit any access to the network not through the proxy specified in the settings. Also, to ensure anonymity, disable cookies, disable ActiveX, Java, and active scripting.
Step 5
Where can I find a good proxy server? You can use both free lists and paid ones. The disadvantage of the first method is that free proxies usually do not "live" for more than a few hours. Although there are some that work for weeks, this is rare. To find a suitable option, follow this link: https://spys.ru/proxies/ or use the services of this service: https://hideme.ru/proxy-list/. The second option is convenient in that it allows you to search for proxies for the https protocol.
