Fast API Proxy

All you need to know when using a web proxy is the address of the web site of the proxy server. A web proxy is like a browser built into a web page. Usually, it always has a bar for entering the URL of the web site you want to open. After entering the URL of the web proxy server address into the address bar of the browser, enter the address of the desired web site into the proxy URL and press "Enter".

A proxy server spoofs the IP address, port, and hardware information. It can also act as a secure gateway for data transmission in an already encrypted form (for example, this is how a proxy with the SOCKS5 protocol works).

Proxy configuration on an iPhone refers to the process of setting up a proxy server to route your internet traffic through the proxy server. This can be useful for various reasons, such as improving security, privacy, or accessing content that may be restricted in your location.

To set up a proxy on your iPhone, follow these steps:

1. Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap on "Wi-Fi."
3. Ensure that you are connected to the Wi-Fi network for which you want to set up the proxy. If not, connect to the desired network.
4. Tap on the blue "i" next to the connected Wi-Fi network.
5. Scroll down to the "HTTP Proxy" section.
6. To enable the proxy, tap on the "Automatic" option and select "Manual."
7. Enter the proxy server address (IP address or hostname) in the "Server" field.
8. Enter the port number in the "Port" field.
9. If your proxy server requires a username and password, enter them in the "Username" and "Password" fields.
10. If your proxy server uses a different protocol (e.g., SOCKS), select the appropriate protocol from the "Proxy Server" dropdown menu.
11. Tap on "Wi-Fi" in the top left corner to save your changes and exit the settings.

After completing these steps, your iPhone will use the configured proxy server to route your internet traffic. Keep in mind that not all apps may respect the proxy settings, and some may require additional configuration or use a built-in VPN feature.

A proxy is a service that allows access to websites blocked in different countries, while hiding your own IP address. It is a kind of intermediary between the end server and the owner's computer. A VPN provides an encrypted connection to the network, which not only allows you to keep your privacy, hide your IP address, encrypt Internet traffic, but also bypasses firewalls.

It means a private proxy server used by several users. For example, one of them has bought a paid proxy and lets his friend use it for a fee. That is, he "shared" his proxy (shared means "common").