An is an intermediary server that routes your internet traffic to a mirror or clone of the original ExtraTorrent site. Because many ISPs (Internet Service Providers) block direct access to torrenting domains, these proxies provide an alternative path to bypass such restrictions.

A proxy server acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers. When you use a proxy, your internet traffic is routed through the proxy server, which can mask your IP address and help you bypass certain restrictions or blocks imposed by ISPs, governments, or websites themselves.