But what exactly is "Proxy 1234"? Is it a specific tool, a generic port number, or a misnomer? More importantly, does it work for accessing Facebook when the platform is blocked at school, work, or within a specific country?

| Feature | Proxy (e.g., "1234") | VPN (e.g., NordVPN, Proton) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Usually none (HTTP proxy) | Full system encryption (AES-256) | | DNS Leaks | Common. Your school sees you went to "proxy" | Rare. Your ISP sees only the VPN server. | | Facebook Detection | Very high. Easy to block. | Moderate (battle of arms). | | Setup | Complex (manual IP/port entry) | One-click app. |

By: Digital Privacy Desk