Nginx·Nginx essentials

Reverse proxy

proxy_pass forwards requests to an upstream app.

Intermediate 10 min read Lesson 2 of 150 Challenge included
What you will be able to do
  • Set proxy_pass.
  • Forward headers.
  • Set timeouts.

In plain English

proxy_pass forwards requests to an upstream app.

  • Set proxy_pass.
  • Forward headers.
  • Set timeouts.
proxy.confText
location / {
  proxy_pass http://127.0.0.1:3000;
  proxy_set_header Host $host;
}
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Answer from memory: Which directive forwards to an app?

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