Nginx Proxy Manager
Overview
Nginx Proxy Manager (NPM) is the public entry point for all internet-facing services hosted on SilverLinux.
It provides:
- Reverse proxy routing
- SSL certificate management
- HTTPS termination
- Domain forwarding
- Centralized access to services
All public services should be exposed through Nginx Proxy Manager instead of directly exposing application ports.
Service Information
Container Name:
nginx-proxy-manager
Image:
jc21/nginx-proxy-manager:latest
Docker Network:
proxy
Ports
| Port | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 80 | HTTP |
| 81 | Nginx Proxy Manager Administration |
| 443 | HTTPS |
Data Storage
Application Data
/srv/docker/nginx-proxy-manager/data
Contains:
- Proxy host configuration
- Access lists
- Users
- Application settings
- SSL metadata
SSL Certificates
/srv/docker/nginx-proxy-manager/letsencrypt
Contains:
- Let's Encrypt certificates
- Private keys
- Renewal information
This folder is critical for disaster recovery.
Responsibilities
Nginx Proxy Manager is responsible for:
Reverse Proxy
Routing incoming requests to Docker containers.
Examples:
| Domain | Target Service |
|---|---|
| git.silveressence.net | Gitea |
| team.silveressence.net | OpenProject |
| meet.silveressence.net | Jitsi |
| portainer.silveressence.net | Portainer |
| nuget.silveressence.net | BaGet |
SSL Certificates
Provides:
- HTTPS encryption
- Certificate renewal
- Certificate management
All public services should use HTTPS.
Domain Management
Centralized management for:
- Domains
- Subdomains
- SSL certificates
- Proxy routing
Docker Configuration
Volumes:
/srv/docker/nginx-proxy-manager/data:/data
/srv/docker/nginx-proxy-manager/letsencrypt:/etc/letsencrypt
Network:
proxy
Applications exposed through NPM must be connected to the proxy network.
Administration
Web Interface:
https://portainer.silveressence.net
Nginx Proxy Manager Admin:
http://SERVER-IP:81
or through the configured domain if one exists.
Backup Requirements
The following directories must be backed up:
/srv/docker/nginx-proxy-manager/data
/srv/docker/nginx-proxy-manager/letsencrypt
Without these directories:
- SSL certificates are lost
- Proxy configurations are lost
- Domain mappings must be recreated
Security Notes
- Only ports 80 and 443 should be exposed publicly.
- Administrative access should be restricted.
- SSL certificates should be renewed automatically.
- Services should never be exposed directly to the internet when NPM can proxy them.
Related Services
- Gitea
- OpenProject
- Jitsi Meet
- Portainer
- BaGet
Related Documentation
- docs/server.md
- docs/security.md
- docs/domains.md
- docs/backups.md