How to Choose a Proxy Server

Finding a free proxy server list to use is not too difficult, but it does require a bit of forethought. Of course, there are different proxy servers that do different things, but the main thing that you should be concerned with is safety.

You should never use a proxy unless you trust the source. If you do not know or trust the source of a proxy, you may still be able to use it with minimal risk, but you should never enter secured information over the server.

Even things like email passwords and usernames can be very useful to spammers who are trying to break the law by spying on your information!

The first thing you need to do when choosing a proxy server is to determine that it is safe. This can be done by identifying the person/entity running the proxy.

For example, public proxy servers, such as those run by schools or libraries, are often pretty safe.

However, finding random third party proxies on the internet is not always so safe! So exercise caution and discretion when choosing a proxy, and you should be alright.

Next, you need to determine what you need your proxy to do. Do you want a proxy server that will hide what you are doing online? Do you need a proxy server that will get you through to blocked sites? Or, do you just want to exercise your freedom of speech without leaving behind your IP address?

There are many different reasons for using different proxies, so finding out what you actually want is the next best step to take.

Of course, sometimes you may not have a choice of which proxy server you run through. For example, if you are at school, you may have to use the schools automatic proxy server to even connect to the internet, etc.