What a Proxy Is
A proxy server acts as a middleman between your device and the internet. Instead of connecting directly to a website, your request first goes through the proxy, which then passes it on. The website only sees the proxy’s IP address, not your real one.
🔹 Common Uses of Proxies with IP Addresses
Privacy / Anonymity
Hide your real IP address so websites can’t easily track your location.
Bypassing Restrictions
Access content that’s geo-blocked (e.g., a video or site only available in another country).
Network Control
Organisations use proxies to filter internet use (e.g., schools or companies blocking certain sites).
Load Balancing & Speed
Proxies can cache content and distribute traffic, helping websites handle more users efficiently.
Testing / Monitoring
Businesses use proxies to check how their website appears in different regions or to monitor ads.
Fraudulent Uses (⚠️ risky)
Some people use proxies to disguise their location for dishonest reasons (like creating fake accounts, bypassing bans, or survey fraud).
🔹 Downsides / Risks
Using proxies can slow down your connection.
Many sites (like survey providers) detect and block proxy IPs to prevent fraud.
If caught, users can lose access or earnings (since proxies make it look like you’re in the wrong country).
👉 In short: A proxy masks your real IP address. It can be useful for privacy or work purposes, but in platforms like TimeBucks/TimeWall, proxies are considered fraudulent because they hide your true location.