Should I Use Passwords On My Elite Proxy?

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If you have your own Elite Proxy then something that is vital to know about is security. While having to enter a username and password can be time consuming when trying to access your proxy, it is vitality important. Since a proxy server is on the internet, it is possible that anyone could gain access to the server if they knew the IP. Don't be fooled by thinking that just because there are so many other computers and IPs on the internet that the chances of finding your proxy server are zero. Technology today can allow someone to potentially find your proxy server with great ease by simply scanning IP ranges looking for servers that are not secured with a password. Make sure that whenever you setup a proxy that you always make it password protected. Since the proxy server is yours, if a person uses it to commit a crime or fraud you will be the person held responsible. Instead of not using a password, look to use software the can save usernames and passwords for the IP ports on your proxy to save time. Use these instead as they will achieve what you want (speeding up the login process) but also alow you to retain the high level of security that your Elite Proxy requires.