Last week, we quietly rolled out an update to our Stealth Proxy infrastructure. We wanted to ensure everything was working smoothly before making an official announcement. Here’s a breakdown of the changes and how the naming system for Stealth Proxy servers works.
How server names work
Here’s how a typical proxy server name is structured:
[Location] - [Optimization Tag] - [Server Type] - [Server Number] - [Domain]
For this explanation, we’ll use Japan as an example.
More complex example:
Key Terms Explained
- Global. The server is available to all users and is not optimized for a specific region.
- Region-Specific. If you see a region code like CN (China) instead of "Global," it means the server is optimized for users in that region. This server won't work if you are not connecting from China.
- If "CDN" is present in the name, it indicates that the server utilizes a Content Delivery Network (CDN). This hides the server’s origin IP address and reduces IP blocks.
- Floating Servers (1-99). Servers numbered 1-99 are considered Floating. These servers can be replaced or removed from the pool at any time, usually when their IP addresses get blocked.
- Fixed Servers (0). Servers with the number 0 are classified as Fixed. These servers offer more stable connectivity and are never replaced, making them ideal for devices like routers that require a consistent configuration. However, since they maintain a fixed IP, they are more susceptible to being blocked.
The introduction of Fixed servers addresses the need for more stable connections, especially for devices that require static configuration.
New Stealth Proxy servers
- 🇱🇹 Lithuania, Kaunas (lt-global1)
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands (nl-global0 and nl-GlobalCDN1)
- 🇳🇴 Norway (no-global0)
During the next year we plan to add more fixed servers.