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<h1>How Global vs. Local IP Proxies Improve Privacy Protection</h1>

<p>Whether it's privacy protection, access to resources, or network management, Proxies are increasingly being used in a wide range of scenarios.</p>

<p>In IP Proxies, Global Proxies and Local Proxies are two common modes, which have their own characteristics in terms of working principle, applicable scenarios, and usage effects.</p>

<p>Choosing the appropriate Proxies mode not only improves the proxy effect, but also optimizes the network performance for specific application requirements. The following content will analyze the global and local Proxies in detail, and help you understand their application scenarios and configuration methods.</p>

<h2><strong>What are IP Proxies?</strong></h2>

<p>Before discussing Global Proxies vs. Local Proxies, we need to understand the basic concepts of IP proxies.</p>

<p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/pkuXbFf.png" alt="Imgur" title="" /></p>

<p>IP Proxy is a network service method that makes a user's request go through a Proxy Service first by substituting the user's real IP, which is then forwarded by the Proxy Service to the target server. The Proxy Service's IP address is logged by the target server, thus hiding the user's real IP address.</p>

<h2><strong>What are Global Proxies and Local Proxies?</strong></h2>

<p>IP Proxies can be categorized into two modes: Global Proxies and Local Proxies, which are significantly different in terms of proxy scope, usage scenarios and configuration methods:</p>

<ul>
<li><p><strong>Global Proxies</strong>: In Global Proxy mode, all network requests on the device go through the Proxy Service before going to the target server. In other words, the network traffic of every application and process on the device is replaced by the Proxy Service. This mode has the characteristics of unity and integrity, and is a kind of "global" network behavior Proxies.</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Localized Proxies</strong>: Localized proxies only Proxies specific applications or processes, while other network requests are sent directly to the target server. Localized proxies are more flexible and are suitable for situations where proxies are enabled only in specific applications.</p></li>
</ul>

<h2><strong>global proxies</strong></h2>

<h3><strong>1. How Global Proxies Work</strong></h3>

<p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/3NQvbnT.png" alt="Imgur" title="" /></p>

<p>In Global Proxy mode, all network traffic on the device is routed to the Proxy Service, which in turn sends it to the target server. Generally, the global Proxies are set up at the network level of the operating system. For every application and service in the operating system, network requests go to the Proxy Service first by default. The core of global proxies lies in their "global" nature, where network requests are processed uniformly through Proxy Services before reaching the target server.</p>

<h3><strong>2. How Global Proxies are implemented</strong></h3>

<p>Global Proxies are usually implemented in two ways:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>OS Level Settings</strong>: Most operating systems support enabling Global Proxies in System Settings, for example, in Windows and macOS, users can directly enable Global Proxies in Network Settings, and all network requests for apps and services are transmitted through Proxy Service by default. In this way, users don't have to set up Proxies for each application individually.</li>
</ul>

<p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/FL3UcUe.png" alt="Imgur" title="" /></p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Proxies client software</strong>: Many Proxy Service providers offer dedicated client software, such as Shadowsocks, ProxyDroid, etc. These clients can realize traffic redirection at the bottom of the system, and put all the traffic through the proxy server.</li>
</ul>

<p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/uNojTTQ.png" alt="Imgur" title="" /></p>

<h3><strong>3. Global Proxies application scenarios</strong></h3>

<p>Because the Global Proxies have comprehensive traffic proxies features, they are suitable for the following scenarios:</p>

<ul>
<li><p><strong>Accessing websites</strong>: When a website from a certain region is required, the Global Proxies ensure that all application and browser requests are displayed as IPs from the target region.</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Privacy protection and anonymity</strong>: Global Proxies can effectively hide the user's real IP address to enhance privacy and anonymity, especially suitable for situations with high security requirements.</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Network Consistency Requirements</strong>: Within a business or organization, the use of global Proxies ensures that all devices use the same network settings for easy management and monitoring.</p></li>
</ul>

<h2><strong>local Proxy</strong></h2>

<h3><strong>1. How Local Proxies work</strong></h3>

<p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/d8My5E5.png" alt="Imgur" title="" /></p>

<p>Localized proxies only proxy specific applications or processes, while other unproxied applications connect directly to the target server. This model is more suitable for situations that require independent Proxies for specific applications, such as data encryption and traffic masquerading for a particular business or application.</p>

<h3><strong>2. How Local Proxies are Implemented</strong></h3>

<p>Local Proxies can be implemented in the following ways:</p>

<ul>
<li><p><strong>Apps built-in Proxies</strong>: Many apps come with Proxies setup option, users can set up Proxies manually in the apps, common ones such as browsers, download tools and some email clients support such setup.</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Proxies-specific tools</strong>: Some proxy software allows users to set up proxies for specific applications, such as ProxyCap, Proxifier, and other tools that can help users realize application-specific proxy routing.</p></li>
</ul>

<p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/ytETeKI.png" alt="Imgur" title="" /></p>

<h3><strong>3. Application Scenarios for Local Proxies</strong></h3>

<p>Localized Proxies are suitable for the following scenarios due to their flexibility:</p>

<ul>
<li><p><strong>Resource saving</strong>: When bandwidth resources are limited, you can save resources by enabling localized Proxies for only those applications that need them.</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Sub-application control</strong>: Local Proxies can set different Proxies policies for different applications, which is suitable for situations where different network policies need to be adopted for different applications.</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Targeted Traffic Control</strong>: For example, if you use Proxies to increase network speed in games and real IPs in other applications, localized proxies are a good choice.</p></li>
</ul>

<h2><strong>Comparative Analysis of Global Proxies vs. Local Proxies</strong></h2>

|characterization|global proxies|local Proxy|
|:----|:----|:----|
|Configuration difficulty|Simple, one time setup global effect|Complex, need to configure applications on a case-by-case basis|
|flow control|All traffic goes through Proxy Services.|Specify only application traffic to go to Proxies|
|Depletion of resources|Larger and may affect overall bandwidth|Smaller, affecting only specific applications|
|network consistency|High, suitable for unified network strategy|Lower, better suited to individual needs|
|application scenario|Privacy protection, cross-region access, network monitoring, etc.|Accurate application Proxies, saving bandwidth resources, etc.|
|suitability|Ideal for scenarios requiring full network coverage|Targeted Proxies for Application-Specific Needs|

<h2><strong>Configuration recommendations</strong></h2>

<h3><strong>Global Proxies Configuration Recommendations</strong></h3>

<ol>
<li><p><strong>Choose the right Proxy Service</strong>: All traffic goes to Proxy Services, so it is important to choose a high quality server with sufficient bandwidth.</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Bandwidth and Load Planning</strong>: To avoid speed degradation, it is recommended to use a Proxy Service with high bandwidth or enable global proxies on demand.</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Ensure security protection</strong>: Choose Proxy Services with secure encryption to prevent sensitive data leakage.</p></li>
</ol>

<h3><strong>Configuration Recommendations for Local Proxies</strong></h3>

<ol>
<li><p><strong>Select applications that support Proxies settings</strong>: such as Antidetect Browser, Email Client and other applications that support Proxies settings, you can add proxies directly in the settings.</p></li>
<li><p><strong>Choose the right Proxies software</strong>: Use tools such as ProxyCap and Proxifier to set up localized proxies and improve the ease of operation.</p></li>
</ol>

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<h2><strong>Conclusion</strong></h2>

<p>Global Proxies and Local Proxies, as the two main modes of IP proxies, have their own characteristics and application scenarios. In practice, global Proxies are suitable for scenarios that require comprehensive proxies, such as network monitoring, cross-region access, and privacy protection, due to their wide coverage and easy operation. Proxies are more flexible and can be configured for specific applications, which is suitable for saving resources and optimizing performance.</p>

