Nginx Proxy Manager – Feature Overview
Introduction
Nginx Proxy Manager is a web-based GUI for managing Nginx reverse proxies with SSL. Ideal for homelabs, SMBs, and production gateways.
Core Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Proxy hosts | Route domains to internal services |
| SSL certificates | Let's Encrypt, self-signed, or manual |
| Wildcard support | Full wildcard via Cloudflare DNS challenge |
| HTTP to HTTPS | Automatic redirection, HSTS, HTTP/2 |
| Access control | IP allow/deny lists per host |
| Logging | Per-host logs + global stats from UI |
| Multi-user support | Add GUI accounts with role restrictions |
| Config backup | Export and import configuration snapshots |
Typical Use Cases
- Expose internal tools securely via subdomains
- Centralize TLS management with auto-renewals
- Replace nginx + certbot setups with friendly UI
UI Sections
- Dashboard: system and container stats
- Hosts: manage proxy/redirection/stream rules
- SSL: view/manage certificate status
- Users: manage access for admins or guests