Proxy
An intermediary server that forwards a request, so the target sees the proxy's address rather than the caller's.
What it means
A proxy is a server that sits between a client and a target. The client sends its request to the proxy, which forwards it and returns the reply. Scrapers and data vendors use proxies so that requests come from many addresses or locations rather than a single one.
When you buy a SERP API, the vendor usually runs proxies for you, so you never see them. Ask whether the price includes proxy costs and retries, since those can change the real bill. For a self-built scraper, proxy management is often the hardest part to maintain. Proxy use is also a legal and policy question that depends on the site and the terms you accept, so check those before you start.
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