¶ Nginx Proxy Manager
¶ What is Nginx Proxy Manager?
Nginx Proxy Manager is an open-source, Docker-based tool that provides a clean, web-based user interface for managing Nginx reverse proxy hosts.
¶ Understanding NPM Proxy Host
NPM Proxy host is like a digital receptionist. It's job is to look at specific requests and decide which specific container or IP address on your internal network should handle it.
¶ The Anatomy of a Proxy Host
When you create a host in Nginx Proxy Manager (NPM), you are essentially filling out a routing slip.
¶ Domain Names
This is the "Address" written on the envelope. When a request hits your server, Nginx looks at the Header. If the header says wiki.mehefko.io, it follows the rules you set for that specific host. If it says site.mehefko.io, it follows a different set of rules.
¶ Scheme (HTTP vs. HTTPS)
This is how Nginx talks to your container.
¶ HTTP:
Most common for homelabs. Nginx talks to your container in "plain text" internally.
¶ HTTPS:
Only used if the container itself is already running its own SSL certificate.
¶ Forward Hostname / IP
This is the "Destination."
If the container is on the same Docker network as NPM, you can just use the Container Name.
If the application is on a different machine, you use that machine’s Local IP (e.g., 192.168.1.xx).
¶ Forward Port
The specific "Internal Door" the application is listening on. For Wiki.js, it’s usually 3000. For WordPress, it’s usually 80.