Docker Tutorial: How to Configure a Reverse Proxy for Your Home Server

Learn how to set up a Nginx reverse proxy using Docker on your home server with this step-by-step tutorial using Docker.

What is a Reverse Proxy?

A reverse proxy is a server or software that sits between a client and one or more backend servers, forwarding client requests to the appropriate backend server and then returning the response to the client. In contrast to a traditional (forward) proxy, which is used to protect client machines by hiding their IP addresses and for…