Glossary

Proxy Terminology, Explained.

Clear definitions. No jargon soup.

B

Backconnect Proxy

A single gateway endpoint that routes your traffic through a rotating pool of residential IPs.

Bandwidth (Proxy Context)

The total data transferred through a proxy connection. Billed per-GB or unmetered depending on provider.

C

Concurrent Connections (Threads)

The number of simultaneous connections your proxy plan supports. Directly determines throughput.

F

Fair Use Policy

Hidden bandwidth caps on plans marketed as "unlimited." Not all unmetered plans are truly unmetered.

G

Geo-Targeting (Proxies)

Selecting proxy IPs from specific countries, cities, or ISPs to access location-restricted content.

H

HTTP Proxy vs HTTPS Proxy

HTTP proxies can inspect traffic. HTTPS proxies create an encrypted tunnel. The difference matters.

I

IP Rotation

Automatically cycling through different IP addresses on each request or at timed intervals.

P

Proxy Authentication

The method used to verify your access to a proxy. Typically username:password or IP whitelisting.

Proxy Endpoint

The gateway address and port you connect to when routing traffic through a proxy service.

Proxy Pool

The collection of IP addresses available for rotation. Pool size directly affects reliability and coverage.

R

Residential Proxy

An IP address assigned by a real ISP to a home address. The gold standard for looking like a real user.

Rotating Proxy

A proxy that assigns a new IP address on each connection request. Essential for large-scale data collection.

S

Session Control

Managing when and how your proxy IP changes. Random rotation, sticky sessions, or timed intervals.

SOCKS5 Proxy

A protocol-agnostic proxy that handles any type of traffic, not just HTTP. More versatile than HTTP proxies.

Sticky Session

Maintaining the same IP address across multiple requests. Critical for account management and logins.

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