A proxy server is an easy and secure way to protect your identity online. But is it better than a VPN? We explain how proxies work and whether you should be using one.

You can use a VPN, a proxy server and several other methods to change your IP address.

Proxy servers don't just hide IP addresses. They manage traffic, fight malware, help gather data, and power the modern internet. Here's how they work, and why they matter more than ever.

Here's how to change your IP address with a VPN, a proxy server and using other methods.

Although proxy servers and VPNs hide your IP address, only virtual private networks encrypt your data, meaning a VPN is significantly better for privacy. VPNs use different types of encryption ...

Type the address of the proxy server in the address box and the port number in the port box. Click "OK." Configure your settings in Mozilla Firefox if that is your preferred browser.

Though both proxy servers and virtual private networks (VPNs) can hide your IP address, they're vastly different security tools.

Q: What is a myPurdue proxy? A: Students can give parents, legal guardians, or other trusted parties access to view certain pieces of their student information online. This access is referred to as ...

Instead of reaching its destination right away, your request passes to the proxy server, which then forwards it on your behalf while masking your original IP address in the process.