What is a proxy port?

A proxy port is a specific port available to external blocks through external connectors, which interface blocks can only use. Proxy server ports facilitate communication between devices over the Internet. A port is used to receive and send data from one computer to another. The transmissions typically occur over a network, such as the Internet. A similar communication standard or protocol ensures that all devices understand each other.

When computers exchange information, they must use a proxy server port to connect to other devices, such as modems that send the request for information. Typically, a software interface, such as a web browser, has an embedded communication protocol.

A proxy port is a way of accessing a computer device and its store information. While proxy servers can be secured using secure protocols such as HTTPS, many are still vulnerable to attack.