Frequently Asked Questions on Mirror Site
What are mirror sites used for?
Mirror sites are often located in a different geographic region than the original, or upstream site. The purpose of mirrors is to reduce network traffic, improve access speed, ensure availability of the original site for technical or political reasons, or provide a real-time backup of the original site.
Is mirror site safe?
Despite the risks associated with website mirroring, it can also be a useful tool. Website mirroring can be used to create a backup or recovery copy of a website or web application, making it easy to restore in the event of a disaster or cyberattack.
Are mirror sites legal?
A website, including the code, design, and content featured on it, is protected by copyright law, namely, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), which covers content published online. So, if mirroring is done by the website’s owner and external parties that have obtained permission, it’s legal.
Is mirror free to use?
Mirror is free open source software (MIT Licensed), with over 80% test coverage. The company is located in Germany. We do not collect any user data, impose no restrictions on users & developers, or rely on any closed source dependencies other than Unity.
What is Mirror Site?
A mirror site is a website that has been cloned and hosted on a different server. It’s an exact clone of the existing site, except for a changed URL. Mirror sites are especially common for websites that offer large downloads, such as software updates, applications, and multimedia content, ensuring that these resources remain available and accessible to users around the world.
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