> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://geonode.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Gateways

> Learn about Geonode's proxy gateways and how they work.

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This guide will help you understand what proxy gateways are and the different gateways Geonode provides for optimized proxy routing.

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## **What is a Proxy Gateway?**

A proxy gateway is a server that routes your internet traffic through a specific location. It helps you control your proxy connection by selecting an entry point for your requests.

Geonode offers multiple gateway locations to help users access geo-restricted content, improve speed, and maintain anonymity.

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## **Geonode's Available Gateways**

Geonode currently provides the following proxy gateways:

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/geonode/Z2mY70PWUVAJ3gLv/images/knowledge-base/proxy-service-guide/gateways.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Z2mY70PWUVAJ3gLv&q=85&s=1fbd8ae3fa06aae720b4781559f5f33f" alt="Gateway" width="277" height="227" data-path="images/knowledge-base/proxy-service-guide/gateways.png" />

* France
* United States
* Singapore

Each gateway allows users to route their requests through a specific country, ensuring faster speeds and better accessibility for region-specific services.

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## **Why Use a Gateway?**

### **1. Access Geo-Restricted Content**

* Helps you browse as if you're in another country
* Useful for streaming, e-commerce, and market research

### **2. Improve Connection Speed**

* Routes traffic through optimized locations for better performance
* Reduces latency and speeds up access to local content

### **3. Maintain Anonymity & Security**

* Ensures private and secure browsing
* Helps mask your original location when using proxies

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## **How to Choose the Right Gateway**

| Gateway           | Best For                                                       |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **France**        | Accessing EU-based content, GDPR-compliant data collection     |
| **United States** | Streaming, U.S. market research, e-commerce                    |
| **Singapore**     | Low-latency connections in Asia, accessing region-locked sites |

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## **Final Tips**

* Use the closest gateway to improve speed and reduce latency.
* Choose a gateway based on your target region for better content access.
* If experiencing slow connections, try switching to a different gateway.