# Reverse Proxy

A Reverse Proxy server is a type of proxy server that typically sits behind the firewall in a private network and directs client requests to the appropriate backend server. It provides an additional level of security by hiding the server related details like `IP Address` to clients. It is also known as **server side proxy**.

**Common Uses:**

- Load balancing
- Web acceleration
- Security and anonymity

Visit the following resources to learn more:

- [What is Reverse Proxy?](https://www.cloudflare.com/en-gb/learning/cdn/glossary/reverse-proxy/)
- [NGINX documentation](https://www.nginx.com/resources/glossary/reverse-proxy-server/)