Setup Nginx as Reverse Proxy

December 17, 2025 5 min read VPS

VPS Configuration Guide

Complete guide to setup nginx as reverse proxy on your VPS server.

Step 1: Update System

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Required Packages

sudo apt install -y build-essential curl wget git

Step 3: Configuration

# Edit configuration file
sudo nano /etc/config.conf

# Apply changes
sudo systemctl restart service

Step 4: Verify Installation

# Check status
sudo systemctl status service

# Test configuration
sudo service-name --test

Troubleshooting

  • Check logs: sudo tail -f /var/log/syslog
  • Verify ports: sudo netstat -tulpn
  • Check firewall: sudo ufw status

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