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If you’ve ever asked a technical question about a hosted website builder, chances are you’ve seen an answer like this:

“Just run a proxy.”

Hosted website builders like Webflow and Wix intentionally restrict server access, which is why developers often hear advice like this when they hit platform limitations. On the surface, it sounds like an easy workaround - but what does it actually mean?

And more importantly, why is “just run a proxy” usually a sign that you’ve