Nginx Proxy Manager gives you point-and-click publishing for web apps.
Table of Contents
- Why a reverse proxy
- VPS specs
- Install overview
- TLS certificates
- Security tips
- Hostname strategy
- Related guides
1. Why a reverse proxy
Expose multiple apps securely.
2. VPS specs
Minimal CPU; SSD and RAM modest.
3. Install overview
Use Docker Compose; map ports; add hosts. Create per-app hosts with path or subdomain routing, and keep static assets cached.
4. TLS certificates
Use built-in Let's Encrypt for HTTPS. Prefer DNS-01 challenges for wildcard subdomains if your DNS provider supports it.
5. Security tips
Use strong admin passwords and restrict public endpoints. Enable access lists for admin routes and rate-limit sensitive paths.
6. Hostname strategy
Give each app a clear subdomain (e.g., cloud.example.com, media.example.com) to simplify maintenance and certificates.
7. Related guides
- Nextcloud on a VPS
- Jellyfin on a VPS
- SearXNG on a VPS
- Hosting options: /vps-hosting
See /vps-hosting for plans.