Understanding Different Proxy Endpoint Formats and Their Uses
This guide will help you understand what a Proxy Endpoint is, the different types available in Geonode, and how to choose the best format for your needs.
A proxy endpoint is the address used to connect to a proxy server. It defines how requests are routed through the proxy, ensuring secure and efficient data transmission.
Geonode allows users to select whether they want their proxy endpoint in DNS (hostname) or IP address format.
Geonode provides multiple endpoint formats to support different applications, authentication methods, and network setups.
proxy.geonode.io:port
proxy.geonode.io:port:user:pass
proxy.geonode.io:port@user:pass
user:pass@proxy.geonode.io:port
Example: http://user:pass@proxy.geonode.io:port
Format | Best For |
---|---|
Hostname:Port | Standard connections without authentication |
Hostname:Port:Username:Password | Secure authentication for APIs & applications |
Hostname:Port@Username:Password | Custom proxy configurations, legacy systems |
Username:Password:Hostname:Port | Applications needing authentication first |
HTTP://Username:Password@Server:Port | Secure browsing, authenticated API access |
Understanding Different Proxy Endpoint Formats and Their Uses
This guide will help you understand what a Proxy Endpoint is, the different types available in Geonode, and how to choose the best format for your needs.
A proxy endpoint is the address used to connect to a proxy server. It defines how requests are routed through the proxy, ensuring secure and efficient data transmission.
Geonode allows users to select whether they want their proxy endpoint in DNS (hostname) or IP address format.
Geonode provides multiple endpoint formats to support different applications, authentication methods, and network setups.
proxy.geonode.io:port
proxy.geonode.io:port:user:pass
proxy.geonode.io:port@user:pass
user:pass@proxy.geonode.io:port
Example: http://user:pass@proxy.geonode.io:port
Format | Best For |
---|---|
Hostname:Port | Standard connections without authentication |
Hostname:Port:Username:Password | Secure authentication for APIs & applications |
Hostname:Port@Username:Password | Custom proxy configurations, legacy systems |
Username:Password:Hostname:Port | Applications needing authentication first |
HTTP://Username:Password@Server:Port | Secure browsing, authenticated API access |