Network, DNS & CDN

Reverse Proxy Support

NGINX and Apache reverse proxy setup, upstream routing, SSL termination, headers, redirects and application proxy issues.

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When this helps

Relevant problems this service is built for

Applications behind NGINX/Apache proxies are unreachable or misrouted

Headers, WebSockets, timeouts or upstreams need fixing

SSL termination or Docker service routing is fragile

You need reverse proxy config that is clear and maintainable

What we do

Focused work for reverse proxy support

Proxy/upstream routing troubleshooting

Header, timeout, WebSocket and redirect fixes

SSL termination and backend service checks

Documentation for domains, upstreams and ports

What we check

Specific checks before changing production

Server blocks/virtual hosts and upstream targets

proxy_set_header, X-Forwarded-* and Host behaviour

Timeouts, buffers and WebSocket needs

Docker networks, ports and DNS names

Deliverables

What you get back

Proxy routing, upstream and SSL findings

Corrected proxy, header, timeout or routing changes where agreed

End-to-end response checks after changes

Recommendations for health checks, logs and origin reliability

Relevant stack

Technologies commonly involved

This page is intentionally focused on reverse proxy support, while recognising that real production issues often cross nearby infrastructure, application and operations layers.

NGINXApachereverse proxyDockerSSL/TLSheadersWebSockets

Process

Simple, practical delivery

Confirm the goal, urgency, access method and recent changes before touching production

Check logs, configuration, dependencies and backups before applying fixes

Implement the agreed changes with rollback planning for risky work

Provide a clear summary of what changed, what was found and what to monitor next

Helpful details for this service

Proxy software in use: NGINX, Apache, Cloudflare or other
Upstream application hostname/port/container details
Expected routing, headers, SSL and redirect behaviour
Current config snippet and error/access logs
Whether WebSockets, large uploads or real client IPs matter
Recent app, container, DNS or certificate changes

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FAQ

Reverse Proxy Support FAQ

Common questions before starting fixed-scope infrastructure, automation or support work.

Can you help with Reverse Proxy Support?

Yes. We can review the issue, confirm the affected systems and provide fixed-scope support where the work fits our infrastructure, automation and server support services.

What details should we send?

Useful details include the affected system or service name, what changed before the issue appeared, relevant logs, errors or screenshots with secrets removed, plus the urgency and desired outcome.

Can you work on production systems?

Yes, but carefully. We confirm access, backups, risk and rollback options before making changes that could affect live services.

What happens after we contact you?

We review the details, confirm whether it is suitable for emergency support, fixed-scope work, a review or a larger project, then provide the next step.

How much does this work usually cost?

Fixed-scope work is quoted after we understand the issue, risk and access requirements.

After the fix

Reduce the chance of the same issue returning.

After a fixed-scope issue is resolved, we can also help with monitoring, backups, restore testing, security hardening or ongoing infrastructure support where it makes sense.

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Next step

Need this fixed properly?

Send the symptoms, affected service and any recent changes. We will suggest the right starting point and next step.