Google is forcing you to use their proxy (build your own instead)

Content Introduction

Key Information

• Google is developing a feature that helps users hide their IP address while browsing the internet.
• The feature includes a Privacy proxy that runs within the Chrome browser.
• Proxies help maintain user privacy by managing communication between users and websites while concealing user IPs.
• Setting up a proxy can be relatively easy and can be done by running one's own proxy server.
• There are two ways to run a proxy: using SSH for a simple setup or using a more robust method like Shadow Socks which also encrypts traffic.
• Google's proxy solution will require user authentication through Google accounts.
• There's potential concern over data security and control since Google would manage these proxy servers.
• Users can also set up their own proxies for better privacy control and flexibility.
• The process to set up a proxy can often involve configuring settings on browsers and servers.
• The rollout of Google's proxy features is expected to happen gradually, with early testing involving a limited number of users.