# Forward Proxy

Forward Proxy, often called proxy server is a server that sits in front of a group of **client machines**. When those computers make requests to sites and services on the Internet, the proxy server intercepts those requests and then communicates with web servers on behalf of those clients, like a middleman.

**Common Uses:**

- To block access to certain content
- To protect client identity online
- To provide restricted internet to organizations

Visit the following resources to learn more:

- [@article@What is Forward Proxy?](https://www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/proxy-server)
- [@article@Forward vs Reverse Proxy](https://oxylabs.io/blog/reverse-proxy-vs-forward-proxy)