# Reverse Proxy A reverse proxy is a type of proxy server that sits between the client and the server on a network infrastructure. It manages incoming requests, interacting with the server on behalf of the client. This provides an additional layer of abstraction because the client never learns of the characteristics or existence of the server or servers, instead communicating directly with the reverse proxy. A reverse proxy is often used for safety, load balancing, caching, optimizing load times, etc. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.transparentedge.eu/getting-started/faq/glosario/reverse-proxy.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.