Nginx Proxy Manager

Self-Hosted

User-friendly web interface for managing Nginx reverse proxies and SSL certificates

Overview

Nginx Proxy Manager simplifies setting up reverse proxies, SSL (via Let’s Encrypt), and host management via a clean dashboard. Deployable via Docker, it supports HTTP/HTTPS, custom locations, access lists, and stream proxies. Ideal for self-hosters to expose services securely without manual Nginx config editing, with active community updates for security and features.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  nginx_proxy_manager:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: nginx-proxy-manager
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

One-click Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate management
Intuitive web dashboard for reverse proxy configuration
Docker-based deployment for quick setup

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Nginx Proxy Manager hard to install?

No—It uses Docker for deployment, so most users can set it up in minutes with a simple compose file. Basic Docker knowledge is helpful but not mandatory for getting started.

? Is it a good alternative to NGINX Plus?

For self-hosters and small teams, yes—it offers core reverse proxy and SSL features for free. However, it lacks enterprise-grade features like official support or advanced load balancing found in NGINX Plus.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Nginx Proxy Manager is open-source under the MIT License, with no hidden costs or subscriptions. You only need to host it on your own server or cloud instance.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Web Servers

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ No manual Nginx config editing needed
⊕ Privacy-focused (full self-hosted control)
⊕ Free and open-source with active community support

Cons

⊖ Requires basic Docker knowledge for deployment
⊖ Limited advanced Nginx features compared to manual setup
⊖ Needs regular updates to maintain security compliance