A proxy server is a type of server that helps clients access the Internet. It provides network security, controls traffic, caches data, and boosts network speed. When a client requests access, the request goes to the proxy server, which then forwards it to the target server, receives the response, and sends it back to the client. A proxy server acts as a go-between for clients and target servers. The client sends a request to the proxy, which then forwards it to the target server, receives th...