A proxy acts as an intermediary between JDownloader 2 and the internet. It hides your real IP address, helps bypass geo-restrictions, avoids rate limiting, and allows multi-account downloads from file hosts that limit connections per IP.
: Highly unreliable. Most IPs in free public lists are already "burned" (blacklisted) or extremely slow. Jdownloader2 Proxy List
JDownloader 2 (JD2) is the undisputed heavyweight champion of download management. Whether you are automating downloads from file-hosting services like Rapidgator, Uploaded, or Zippyshare, or ripping entire playlists from YouTube, JD2 offers unparalleled control. A proxy acts as an intermediary between JDownloader