🟣 Reverse Proxy
A reverse proxy is a key component for exposing your services in a clean, secure, and scalable way.
🚀 What is a Reverse Proxy?
A reverse proxy sits between the client (browser) and your server, forwarding requests to the correct service.
Instead of accessing services via IP and ports, users connect through a domain name.
✅ Why use a Reverse Proxy?
- 🌐 Access services using custom domains
- 🔒 Enable HTTPS (SSL certificates)
- 🧭 Route multiple services on a single server
- 🛡️ Add an extra layer of security
🧰 Popular Reverse Proxies
- Caddy (automatic HTTPS, very easy to use)
- Nginx (powerful and widely adopted)
- Traefik (perfect for Docker environments)
🛠️ Basic Setup
- Install a reverse proxy (Caddy, Nginx, or Traefik)
- Point your domain to your server IP
- Configure routing rules for each service
- Enable HTTPS (usually automatic with Caddy/Traefik)
📦 Example Use Cases
music.yourdomain.com→ Navidromemedia.yourdomain.com→ Jellyfindashboard.yourdomain.com→ Admin panel
⚠️ Notes
- Requires basic networking and DNS knowledge
- Incorrect configuration can expose services publicly
🧠 Tip
If you’re using Docker, Caddy or Traefik are the easiest options due to automatic configuration and HTTPS support.