This guide will help you understand what proxy gateways are and the different gateways Geonode provides for optimized proxy routing.

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What is a Proxy Gateway?

A proxy gateway is a server that routes your internet traffic through a specific location. It helps you control your proxy connection by selecting an entry point for your requests.

Geonode offers multiple gateway locations to help users access geo-restricted content, improve speed, and maintain anonymity.

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Geonode’s Available Gateways

Geonode currently provides the following proxy gateways:

• France
• United States
• Singapore

Each gateway allows users to route their requests through a specific country, ensuring faster speeds and better accessibility for region-specific services.

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Why Use a Gateway?

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1. Access Geo-Restricted Content

• Helps you browse as if you’re in another country
• Useful for streaming, e-commerce, and market research

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2. Improve Connection Speed

• Routes traffic through optimized locations for better performance
• Reduces latency and speeds up access to local content

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3. Maintain Anonymity & Security

• Ensures private and secure browsing
• Helps mask your original location when using proxies

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How to Choose the Right Gateway

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Final Tips

• Use the closest gateway to improve speed and reduce latency.
• Choose a gateway based on your target region for better content access.
• If experiencing slow connections, try switching to a different gateway.