Frequently asked questions
Below is a list of frequently asked questions about the proxy database and proxy related stuff. This should cover all you ever wanted to know (and then some).
- Why was XROXY.COM created?
- Help! My proxy server is listed, what do I do?
- What does "Anonymous", "Distorting" and "Transparent" actually mean?
- Where do you find open proxies to list?
- I know of a proxy that isn't listed, can I add it?
- How often are the proxies checked?
- Is it legal to surf the web through these proxies?
- How can I test a proxy to see whether or not it's working?
- Doesn't a list of public proxies encourage net abuse?
- Why isn't there a search feature?
- How does the database actually work?
- How can I get access to the full list of open proxies?
- What does the "Latency" field mean?
- What does the "Reliability" field mean?
- What the "Gzip archive" is?
- XROXY.COM and their proxylists SUXXX!
- I can't copy-n-paste proxy IP!
- Proxy with SSL support
- What are Socks proxies?
- What is better PHP or CGI web proxy?
- How to get BBC iPlayer to work outside UK?
- Are European Union proxies available by country?
- Why do I need paid proxy? Where can I get one?
- What is FoxyProxy?
- What is JumboProxy?
