What does HTTP PROXY mean?

An HTTP proxy is an intermediary server that processes requests from clients seeking resources from other servers. When a client sends a request to access a website, the HTTP proxy forwards that request to the target server, retrieves the response, and then sends it back to the client. This can help improve performance, provide anonymity, or filter content, depending on the proxy's configuration. HTTP proxies can also cache responses to reduce load times for frequently accessed resources.