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# Proxy Server (ResearchLab)

If your app is distributed to real users, the most secure production pattern is:

* Unity client does not contain upstream provider API keys
* Your gateway server stores provider keys in server-side secrets
* Unity calls only your gateway endpoint (for example `/v1/proxy`)

This section explains what the gateway server is, why Enterprise teams use it, and how to run it with the built-in wizard.

## Read this section in order

1. [What Is The Gateway Server?](/ai-dev-kit/introduction/enterprise-proxy-server-security/what-is-a-proxy-server.md)
2. [Why Enterprise Teams Use It](/ai-dev-kit/introduction/enterprise-proxy-server-security/why-enterprise-uses-proxy.md)
3. [Run It With Wizard (Local Test)](/ai-dev-kit/introduction/enterprise-proxy-server-security/run-with-wizard-local-test.md)

## Scope

This guide focuses on the Enterprise server-gateway workflow available in Unity editor:

* `Window/AI Dev Kit/Server Gateway (Enterprise)/Server Gateway Export Wizard`

For quick security background, see [API Key Security](/ai-dev-kit/introduction/getting-started/api-key-setup/api-key-security.md).

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