NGINX WebDAV Module: Full File Sharing Server Setup
Learn how to build a full-featured WebDAV file server with NGINX using the dav-ext module. This guide covers installation, PROPFIND, OPTIONS, LOCK, and UNLOCK configuration,…
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Install ModSecurity NGINX: Complete WAF Guide
Complete guide to installing ModSecurity WAF with NGINX. Learn how to protect your web applications from SQL injection, XSS, and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities using…
AI VPS Setup Made Shared Hosting Obsolete
Shared hosting is a relic from an era when server administration required expertise. In 2026, AI VPS setup has made those training wheels completely unnecessary.…
NGINX NAXSI WAF: Complete Setup and Configuration Guide
Learn how to set up the NAXSI web application firewall for NGINX on Rocky Linux and RHEL. This guide covers installation, core rules, learning mode,…
NGINX LDAP Authentication: Complete Module Setup Guide
Learn how to set up NGINX LDAP authentication using the nginx-auth-ldap dynamic module. This guide covers installation from pre-built packages, Active Directory integration, LDAPS encryption,…
ModSecurity NGINX Rocky Linux 10: WAF Setup
Install ModSecurity WAF for NGINX on Rocky Linux 10 and AlmaLinux 10. Complete guide covering installation, OWASP Core Rule Set configuration, rule tuning, and production-ready…
Brotli NGINX Rocky Linux 10: Installation Guide
Learn how to install and configure Brotli compression for NGINX on Rocky Linux 10 and AlmaLinux 10. This complete guide covers installation via GetPageSpeed repository,…
NGINX Load Balancing: Complete Guide to Algorithms & Setup
Learn how NGINX load balancing works under the hood. This complete guide covers all load balancing algorithms including round-robin, least connections, IP hash, consistent hashing,…
How to install the ModSecurity NGINX module in Rocky Linux/AlmaLinux/RHEL 9
Here's how to easily install ModSecurity for NGINX in Rocky Linux/AlmaLinux/RHEL 9
How to install NGINX WAF module in Fedora Linux
How to easily set up WAF module protecting your NGINX powered websites in Fedora Linux. Install prebuilt NGINX WAF module.
How to install and configure CAPTCHA NGINX module in CentOS/RHEL
Implementing CAPTCHA image generation and validation using NGINX module
How to install the RTMP NGINX module in Plesk for CentOS/RHEL 7 or 8
What is the NGINX RTMP module The RTMP module for NGINX provides HLS and MPEG-DASH live streaming capabilities for those who want a lightweight solution…
Stop installing phpMyAdmin
Keep your server safe by not installing phpMyAdmin and using MySQL GUI tools readily available for installation on your workstation
Install NGINX RTMP module in CentOS/RHEL or Amazon Linux
How to install and enable NGINX RTMP module in CentOS/RHEL or Amazon Linux. Quick instructions to empower your NGINX with streaming capabilities
How to install the Better Brotli NGINX module in Plesk for CentOS/RHEL
How to enable Brotli compression in Plesk for CentOS 7 or CentOS 8
Install NGINX Lua Module on Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, CentOS & RHEL
How to add fast LuaJIT scripting to your NGINX
How to install the ModSecurity NGINX module in CentOS/RHEL 8
Here's how to easily install ModSecurity for NGINX in CentOS/RHEL 8.
How to install latest stable NGINX on CentOS/RHEL 8 properly
How to install latest stable NGINX in CentOS 8 or RHEL 8 based distributions, using prebuilt packages
How to install Google PageSpeed (ngx_pagespeed) module for NGINX in CentOS/RHEL 8
Here's a complete guide on how to install the Google PageSpeed (ngx_pagespeed) module for NGINX in CentOS/RHEL 8
Install GeoIP2 NGINX Module on Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, CentOS & RHEL
How to install and use the GeoIP2 NGINX module on CentOS/RHEL 6, 7, 8. Simple instructions for using the latest MaxMind GeoIP2 databases in NGINX
How to install ngx_php7 NGINX module in CentOS/RHEL 7
How to use PHP in your NGINX configuration
In China? Quick Google mirror setup using NGINX!
Quickly set up Google mirror using nothing but a server and 2 minutes. How to bypass the Great Firewall of China without a VPN and…
Install NGINX Brotli Module on Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, CentOS & RHEL
Enable superior Brotli compression support with your NGINX in CentOS or any RedHat-based systems like Oracle Linux, Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, CloudLinux, etc.
Magmi for Magento 2. Installation and NGINX configuration
Just a quick nginx configuration for Magmi, the Magento 2 Mass Importer
Install NGINX on Ubuntu: The Complete Guide (2026)
Complete guide to install NGINX on Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, and 24.04 with the latest stable or mainline builds plus 50+ dynamic modules from the GetPageSpeed…
How to install and use MTProxy in CentOS/RHEL 6, 7, 8
Circumvent Internet censorship in your country and connect to Telegram Messenger using your VPS and MTProxy
Setup CloudFlare DNS resolution in CentOS/RHEL 7 servers
Make that DNS resolution faster on your CentOS 7 server using CloudFlare's new 1.1.1.1 DNS nameserver.
How Install ModSecurity NGINX module in CentOS/RHEL 7
Here's how to easily install ModSecurity to your NGINX in CentOS/RHEL 7.
How to install nginx on RHEL 7 / CentOS 7 properly
Here's how you properly install stable or mainline NGINX on CentOS/RHEL 7 servers.
How to Install Varnish Cache 6 LTS for NGINX on CentOS 7
How to install Varnish with Nginx on CentOS 7 server
Protect Magento 1.x admin in Nginx setup
Protect Magento 1.x administrator interface and Wordpress administrator interface to fight hackers trying to steal credit card data
Install NGINX with ngx_pagespeed (Google PageSpeed) dynamic module in CentOS/RHEL, Amazon Linux and Fedora Linux
Easily install latest stable nginx with ngx_pagespeed dynamic module in CentOS 7 or RedHat 7
Server Email Setup
Setup email on your server without too much hassle!
NGINX Security & Hardening
NGINX Compression Vary: Fix Broken Vary Headers
The NGINX compression_vary module replaces the standard gzip_vary directive with smarter Vary header handling. It merges multiple Vary headers into one, removes duplicates, and properly…
NGINX Headers-More Module: Complete Guide
Master HTTP header manipulation in NGINX with the headers-more module. Learn how to set, clear, and replace any header including protected ones like Server. Complete…
NGINX Security Headers Module: Complete Configuration Guide
Configure NGINX security headers the right way with the ngx_security_headers module. This comprehensive guide covers all directives including X-Frame-Options, Referrer-Policy, HSTS, Cross-Origin policies, and automatic…
NGINX max_headers: Prevent Header-Flooding DoS
Learn how to use the max_headers directive in nginx-mod to limit the number of HTTP request headers and protect your server from header-flooding DoS attacks.…
NGINX Sysguard: Automatic Protection Against Server Overload
Learn how to protect your NGINX server from overload using the sysguard module. Configure load-based request rejection, memory protection, and response time monitoring for graceful…
NGINX Bot Protection Without CAPTCHA: Testcookie Guide
Learn how to implement NGINX bot protection using the testcookie module. This JavaScript-based challenge blocks automated traffic without frustrating legitimate users with CAPTCHAs.
NGINX Secure Link: Signed URLs and Hotlink Protection
Learn how to implement NGINX secure link functionality for signed URLs and hotlink protection. This comprehensive guide covers the HMAC Secure Link module installation, configuration,…
Headers More NGINX Rocky Linux 10: Header Control
Install the Headers More module for NGINX on Rocky Linux 10 and AlmaLinux 10. Complete guide covering security header hardening, server fingerprint removal, and advanced…
NGINX TLS 1.3 Hardening: A+ SSL Configuration Guide
Learn how to configure NGINX for maximum TLS security with TLS 1.3, achieve an A+ SSL Labs rating, and use tools like Gixy for automated…
Using the OWASP Core Rule Set with the NGINX Security Module
Learn how to install and configure the OWASP Core Rule Set (CRS) with NGINX ModSecurity on Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, and RHEL 9. Protect your web…
Supercharging WordPress with NGINX Cache Purge – Say Goodbye to Mounts and Permissions Hassles!
Learn how to set up NGINX cache purge for WordPress with the ngx_cache_purge module. This guide covers installation, configuration, cache key best practices, and troubleshooting…
Protecting from the Host header vulnerability injection in NGINX
Discover 2 essential strategies for protecting your NGINX web applications from the Host header vulnerability injections. Learn how to secure your infrastructure against cache poisoning…
The Pitfalls of add_header in NGINX: Solving Inheritance Issues with more_set_headers
Discover why the commonly used add_header directive in NGINX might not be the best choice for managing HTTP headers, especially when dealing with nested configuration…
Web Server Security and Stability: Why RHEL-Based Systems Reign Supreme
This article explores the strengths and weaknesses of Ubuntu and CentOS/RHEL for web server security and stability. It highlights how SELinux, FirewallD, and RHEL's conservative…
Free SSL for NGINX with Let’s Encrypt: Complete Guide
Learn how to configure free SSL for NGINX with Let's Encrypt using DNS validation. This complete guide covers Cloudflare integration, automatic renewal, and production-ready TLS…
WordPress Security Checklist
Secure your WordPress installation with this security checklist from changing wp-content URLs to a secure NGINX configuration
Whitelist IP addresses for Magento 2 admin protection
Protect Magento 2 admin area using NGINX IP address whitelisting approach. Secure your Magento 2 administration
NGINX Security Headers, the right way
How to add NGINX security headers without configuration pitfalls and in a consistent way that will make your website safe for visitors
Protect your signup forms from SPAM with NGINX and CleanTalk
Suppose you’re running Mautic on CentOS 7 machine. You’ve created a signup form and placed it on the front page of your website. The form…
NGINX HSTS: Complete Strict-Transport-Security Guide
Learn how to configure NGINX HSTS (Strict-Transport-Security) correctly. This comprehensive guide covers the RFC 6797 specification, preload requirements, redirect patterns for www and non-www domains,…
How to use multiple real IP headers with NGINX
How to pass real visitor IPs in nginx from two different cloud services.
Magento 2 Security Checklist
When you prepare to launch your Magento 2 website, security is one of the primary areas of concern. Whether you plan to accept credit card…
PHP HTTP Caching: Complete Guide to Cache-Control Headers
Understanding PHP HTTP caching is essential for building fast, scalable web applications. PHP’s session handling automatically sends cache-related headers that can interfere with your caching…
Nginx: Disable logging of Magento security probes
Disable logging of Magento 1.x security probes in Nginx configuration. Uses map Nginx feature to conditionally log requests to Magento.
Ultimate Magento 1.x Security Checklist
Secure your Magento using this easy checklist with links for in-depth tutorials on making your store safe from hacks
Varnish, SSL, Brotli, Gzip and PageSpeed. Putting things together
Hard choices when implementing Varnish, SSL, PageSpeed, Gzip and Brotli altogether explained
SSL directory – Where to store SSL certificates on a Linux server?
The right place for SSL files found :-)
Protect Magento search security from malicious scanning
Tighten up Magento 1.x search security using a few lines of Nginx configuration.
Magento 2 Nginx Config for SSL termination & Varnish
This configuration fixes some errors in the NGINX configuration for Varnish that is shipped by Magento 2 team. To use it, place the file into…
Solved: SSL connections do not work over IPv6
Troubleshoot and fix IPv6 SSL connections to Nginx server using simple checks
NGINX Performance Optimization
The Jetpack Cache Problem: How It Destroys Your CDN
Every WordPress site running Jetpack is silently hemorrhaging cache efficiency. Your CDN, your Varnish, your edge cache — all of them are storing duplicate entries…
NGINX Tuning Module: Data-Driven Buffer Optimization
Stop guessing your NGINX buffer sizes and timeouts. The Tuning Advisor module collects real-time metrics from your production traffic and provides actionable configuration recommendations based…
NGINX Unbrotli Module: Decompress Brotli Responses
Brotli compression delivers superior compression ratios compared to gzip, making it ideal for serving web content. However, what happens when your storage backend already has…
NGINX srcache: Transparent Memcached and Redis Caching Layer
Learn how to implement transparent caching in NGINX using the srcache module with memcached or Redis backends. This comprehensive guide covers installation, configuration, cache key…
PageSpeed NGINX Rocky Linux 10: Optimization Guide
Install PageSpeed module for NGINX on Rocky Linux 10 and AlmaLinux 10. Complete guide covering automatic image optimization, CSS/JS minification, lazy loading, and Core Web…
NGINX Proxy Cache & Microcaching: Complete Guide
Master NGINX proxy cache and microcaching to achieve up to 400x performance improvement. This comprehensive guide covers proxy_cache_path, proxy_cache_valid, thundering herd prevention with proxy_cache_lock, stale-while-revalidate…
NGINX Gzip Compression: The Complete Configuration Guide
Learn how to configure NGINX gzip compression for optimal web performance. This comprehensive guide covers gzip_types, gzip_comp_level, gzip_min_length, and all other gzip directives with insights…
NGINX Browser Caching for Static Files: Cache-Control, Expires & Cache Busting
Master NGINX browser caching for static files with this comprehensive guide. Learn Cache-Control and Expires headers, cache-busting strategies, versioned URLs, and the immutable directive. Includes…
Tuning worker_rlimit_nofile in NGINX: The Complete Guide
Learn how to properly tune worker_rlimit_nofile in NGINX for optimal performance. Understand the relationship between file descriptors, worker_connections, and system limits with practical examples and…
How to enable Varnish Cache on Magento 2 without downtime
Learn how to enable Varnish Cache on Magento 2 without downtime. Step-by-step guide with NGINX sandwich setup, VCL configuration, and zero-downtime traffic switch.
Tuning NGINX worker_processes: A Deep Dive
Learn how NGINX worker_processes works internally. Understand when to use auto and when manual tuning is better for VPS, containers, and high-memory setups.
Practical guide: tuning http2_chunk_size in NGINX
Pick the right http2_chunk_size in NGINX without guesswork. This practical guide shows when to use 4k, 8k, or 16k, how frame-size limits affect real clients,…
Optimize NGINX for High-Performance PHP Websites
How to tune NGINX for high-performance PHP websites. In this post, I am going to give you tips on efficient tuning of PHP-FPM pool directives
Serving Pre-compressed Brotli Files with NGINX’s brotli_static Module
Introduction to the Brotli compression Web performance is a crucial for any online business or service. One of the ways to improve web performance is…
Accelerate WordPress with Varnish Cache
Learn how to accelerate your WordPress site with Varnish and NGINX on RedHat-based systems. This article covers the steps for installing and configuring Varnish, setting…
Maximizing NGINX Performance: A Comprehensive Guide to Tuning the Backlog and net.core.somaxconn Parameters
Get the Most Out of Your NGINX Web Server: A Step-by-Step Guide to Tuning the Backlog and net.core.somaxconn Parameter
The epoll Connection Processing Method: A Simple Way to Enhance NGINX Performance
Take your NGINX server to the next level with the power of epoll. Learn how this efficient connection processing method can help your server handle…
Setting up Varnish as Full Page Cache for Magento 2
Set up Varnish Full Page Cache for your Magento 2 store in a few easy steps, and nearly without downtime. Understanding NGINX sandwich setup
NGINX Maps Hash Tuning: Complete Configuration Guide
Settings NGINX maps correctly for large datasets, tuning based on CPU cache line size and understanding NGINX error messages.
Performance-friendly way of blocking Referrer spam
Protecting your NGINX website from Referrer spam SPAM using efficient performance-friendly maps
Magento 2: Distributing cache purge requests over multiple Varnish instances
Speeding up Magento 2 admin when multiple Varnish instances are being used, by distributing HTTP purge requests via NGINX mirror module
WP Super Cache NGINX Configuration
Correctly configuring NGINX for WP Super Cache plugin is not a trivial task. But we make it easy for you with this NGINX snippet.
Improving NGINX Performance with Kernel TLS on RHEL 8+ and Fedora Linux
Improve static files performance in NGINX using kernel LTS in modern Linux operating systems like RedHat Enterprise Linux 8 and Fedora Linux
How to optimize the wp-rocket WordPress plugin
Best FPC plugin for WordPress? The best full-page cache plugin for WordPress is actually none and using Varnish instead. Because the best FPC solution for…
Speed up WordPress with Persistent Object Cache powered by latest Redis
Greatly increase your WordPress performance with Persistent Object Cache powered by Redis. Make wp-admin as fast as possible!
NGINX locations: performance impact and optimizations
NGINX location and rewrite directives. What are the best practices?
ngx_cache_purge: closing the gap with Varnish
How to install ngx_cache_purge in CentOS 7
Do what PageSpeed module does, without PageSpeed module
The PageSpeed module (ngx_pagespeed, for NGINX) is there to optimize your website client-side performance automatically. However, it does make a burden on your CPU and…
Hosting RPM repositories with nginx and CDN with blazing speed
How to host RPM repository with efficient caching for proxies and Cloudflare. Build a fast YUM repository using NGINX and CDN.
Tuning proxy_buffer_size in NGINX
Make your NGINX more memory efficient and fix that "upstream sent too big header while reading response header from upstream" error.
Nginx PageSpeed module 1.13.35.2 now available for stable nginx
We have rebuilt the latest PageSpeed module for stable nginx. This means our repository subscribers can now make use of latest PageSpeed optimizations. The update…
Confirming Varnish cache status for a page
Easily check whether a particular page was cached with Varnish.
ngx_pagespeed for Nginx 1.12.0 on CentOS 7
Install ngx_pagespeed dynamic module for Nginx 1.12.0 on CentOS 7
Turpentine is not a Full Page Cache
Magento 1.9.x and Varnish are just not compatible. Here is what I have to say about the only plugin out there for implementing Varnish support…
Deployment and cache purge on Citrus powered servers
Clear Varnish and PHP opcode cache in your deployment script.
WordPress Performance Checklist
This Ultimate Wordpress Performance Checklist is your one stop to reaching high performance blogging experience
Top Performance Bottlenecks
Is your website slow? Here’s a list of things to check. Reason and solution format. It’s slow because of your SSL It happens primarily on…
Magento 1.9 Performance Checklist
Magento 1.9 performance checklist describes all the steps you need to take for a fast and well maintained Magento store.
Performance Stack for Single Server
We review best web performance stack for running Wordpress, Magento or any other heave CMS PHP application on a single server. The stack will allow…
Magento 2 Performance Checklist
Basic requirements to have excellent Magento 2 performance: PHP 7, Varnish and Percona MySQL
Varnish: do we have to cache static files?
Varnish is a great caching solution to speed up any website But does it need to cache static files which are already fast to deliver?
Why PageSpeed Insights Won’t Make Your Site Faster
Save yourself some time optimizing your website for performance by learning why Google PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix are not good for the task
Memcached
Caching is the most essential piece of the performance puzzle. What is the fastest cache storage? Of course, it's RAM. Why not use the RAM…
Nginx PageSpeed configuration
Learn how to configure Google PageSpeed module in Nginx server block. Provides sample configuration to store PageSpeed cache in a Memcached server. Storing PageSpeed cache…
NGINX Modules & Extensions
NGINX Form Input Module: Parse POST Data into Variables
Learn how to parse HTTP POST and PUT form data directly into NGINX variables using the form-input module. Extract URL-encoded form fields for routing, logging,…
NGINX F4F HDS Module: Adobe HTTP Dynamic Streaming
Learn how to install and configure the NGINX F4F HDS module for Adobe HTTP Dynamic Streaming. This guide covers installation, configuration, limitations, and a clear…
NGINX Execute Module: Run Shell Commands via HTTP
Learn how to safely install and configure the NGINX execute module for running shell commands via HTTP requests. This guide covers security hardening with IP…
NGINX Encrypted Session Module: AES-256 Variable Encryption
Learn how to encrypt and decrypt NGINX variable values using the encrypted session module. This guide covers AES-256-CBC encryption for secure cookies, time-limited tokens, and…
NGINX Dynamic Limit Req Module: Redis-Backed Rate Limiting
Learn how to protect your NGINX server from DDoS attacks and brute force abuse using the dynamic limit req module. This Redis-backed rate limiter dynamically…
NGINX Delay Module: Slow Down Attackers Easily
The NGINX delay module adds artificial request delays to slow down brute force attacks, scanner bots, and other malicious traffic — without blocking worker processes.…
NGINX Cookie Limit Module: Rate Limiting Guide
Learn how to protect your NGINX server from cookie-based attacks using the ngx_cookie_limit_req_module. This Redis-backed module combines cookie rate limiting with forged cookie detection to…
NGINX Concat Module: Combine CSS and JS Files
Learn how to use the NGINX concat module to combine multiple CSS and JavaScript files into a single HTTP response. Reduce request overhead, improve page…
NGINX Captcha Module: Server-Side CAPTCHA Guide
Learn how to generate and validate CAPTCHA images directly in NGINX without relying on external services like reCAPTCHA. The NGINX captcha module creates server-side CAPTCHA…
NGINX AWS S3 Proxy: Secure Module Guide
Learn how to use the NGINX AWS auth module to securely proxy requests to Amazon S3 without exposing IAM secret keys on your server. This…
NGINX Auth Hash Module: Secure URL Authentication
Learn how to protect files and content with the NGINX auth hash module. This module brings SHA-256, SHA-512, BLAKE2, and other modern hash algorithms to…
NGINX Access Control Module: Variable-Based Rules
The NGINX access control module extends native allow/deny directives beyond IP addresses to any NGINX variable. Build flexible access policies using headers, query parameters, geo…
NGINX CGI Module: Run CGI Scripts in NGINX
Learn how to run traditional CGI scripts in NGINX using the nginx-cgi module. This guide covers installation, configuration, migration from Apache mod_cgi, and practical examples…
NGINX HTTP-FLV Module: Build a Live Streaming Server
Learn how to set up a complete live streaming server with the NGINX HTTP-FLV module. This guide covers installation, HTTP-FLV playback, GOP caching for instant…
NGINX Set-Misc Module: Encoding and Hashing Guide
Master the NGINX set-misc module for encoding, hashing, and variable manipulation. This comprehensive guide covers all 27 directives including Base64, MD5, SHA1, HMAC-SHA256, URI encoding,…
NGINX VOD Module: Advanced Video Streaming Configuration
Transform NGINX into a powerful video-on-demand platform with the VOD module. This guide covers HLS, DASH, HDS, and MSS streaming, DRM integration, caching strategies, and…
NGINX SXG Module: Signed HTTP Exchanges Guide
Enable Google Search prefetching with the NGINX SXG module. This guide covers installation, configuration, and testing of Signed HTTP Exchanges for instant page loads and…
NGINX Query String Normalization with sorted-args Module
Improve NGINX cache hit rates by normalizing query string parameter order. The sorted-args module eliminates cache fragmentation caused by tracking codes, parameter reordering, and cache-busting…
NGINX PTA Module: Time-Limited Token Authentication
Learn how to protect NGINX content with time-limited encrypted tokens using the PTA (Period of Time Authentication) module. Prevent hotlinking and enable secure, expiring download…
NGINX Device Detection Module: Block AI Crawlers
The NGINX Device Detection Module (ngx_http_device_type_module) performs high-performance device classification directly at the edge. It identifies mobile phones, tablets, desktops, gaming consoles, smart TVs, wearables,…
NGINX Markdown Module: Serve Docs from .md Files
Transform Markdown files into HTML pages on-the-fly with the NGINX Markdown module. Eliminate build steps, enable YAML front matter for SEO, and serve documentation sites…
NGINX MPEG-TS Module for Live HLS and DASH Streaming
Learn how to set up live HLS and MPEG-DASH streaming with the NGINX MPEG-TS module. This guide covers installation, configuration, adaptive bitrate streaming, and practical…
NGINX Upload Progress Module: Real-Time File Upload Tracking
Enable real-time upload progress tracking in NGINX with the upload-progress module. Display progress bars, track upload states, and integrate seamlessly with PHP or the NGINX…
NGINX AJP Module: Proxy to Tomcat via AJP
Learn how to configure the NGINX AJP module to proxy requests to Apache Tomcat using the Apache JServ Protocol (AJP). This guide covers installation, configuration,…
NGINX error_log_write Module: Conditional Logging
Learn how to use the NGINX error_log_write module for conditional error logging. Write custom log entries based on request attributes, variables, and conditions directly from…
NGINX substitutions filter module: Complete Guide
Learn how to use the nginx substitutions filter module for powerful response body transformations. This comprehensive guide covers all directives, regex patterns, practical examples, and…
NGINX Pipelog Module: Send Access Logs to External Programs
Learn how to use the NGINX pipelog module to send access logs to external programs via Unix pipes. Enable real-time log processing, syslog integration, and…
Phantom Token NGINX Module: Secure API Gateway Auth
Learn how to implement the Phantom Token pattern in NGINX to secure your APIs. This module exchanges opaque access tokens for JWTs at the gateway…
NGINX Echo Module: Shell-Style Scripting in Your Config
Learn how to use the NGINX echo module for debugging, testing, and building lightweight endpoints. Complete guide with installation, all 19 directives, 10 variables, practical…
NGINX Untar Module: Serve Files Directly from Tar Archives
Learn how to use the NGINX untar module to serve static files directly from tar archives without extraction. This zero-copy module indexes archives and streams…
NGINX Link Function Module: Embed C/C++ in NGINX
Learn how to use the NGINX link function module to embed custom C/C++ application logic directly into NGINX. Build high-performance APIs, authentication handlers, and dynamic…
NGINX Keyval Module: Dynamic Key-Value Store Inside NGINX
Learn how to use the NGINX keyval module to create a dynamic key-value store directly inside NGINX. Build feature flags, IP blocklists, maintenance mode toggles,…
NGINX Redis2 Module: Talk to Redis Directly from NGINX
Learn how to use the NGINX redis2 module to communicate with Redis directly from NGINX. This module implements the Redis 2.0 protocol with support for…
NGINX Cookie Flag Module: Set HttpOnly, Secure, and SameSite
Learn how to enforce HttpOnly, Secure, and SameSite cookie flags in NGINX using the cookie flag module. Step-by-step installation, configuration examples, and security best practices…
NGINX APT Repository: 130+ Modules for Debian/Ubuntu – No More Compiling
If you’ve ever spent an afternoon compiling ngx_brotli on Ubuntu 22.04, only to watch it break after the next apt upgrade, this post is for…
NGINX Upload Module: File Upload Handling Guide
Learn how to configure the NGINX upload module for efficient file upload handling. This comprehensive guide covers installation, configuration directives, resumable uploads, security best practices,…
NGINX JWT Authentication Module: Secure Your APIs
Learn how to implement native JWT authentication directly in NGINX using the nginx-module-jwt. This lightweight module validates JSON Web Tokens at the edge, reducing backend…
NGINX Length Hiding Module: Does It Actually Prevent BREACH Attacks?
The NGINX length hiding module is often recommended for BREACH attack mitigation, but security research shows it only slows down attacks, not prevents them. Learn…
NGINX Reverse DNS Module: Hostname-Based Access Control
Learn how to use the NGINX reverse DNS module (ngx_http_rdns) to verify client hostnames, block malicious traffic, and authenticate legitimate crawlers like Googlebot. This guide…
NGINX VTS Module: NGINX Plus Monitoring
Learn how to install and configure the NGINX VTS (Virtual Host Traffic Status) module for free real-time monitoring. Get NGINX Plus-level traffic statistics, upstream monitoring,…
Lua NGINX Module Rocky Linux 10: Scripting Guide
Install the Lua NGINX module on Rocky Linux 10 and AlmaLinux 10. Complete guide covering LuaJIT scripting, custom authentication, rate limiting, and API gateway patterns…
GeoIP2 NGINX Rocky Linux 10: Geolocation Guide
Install the GeoIP2 module for NGINX on Rocky Linux 10 and AlmaLinux 10. Complete guide covering MaxMind database setup, geographic access control, content localization, and…
Varnish GeoIP
Varnish can be extended with more features by loading extra VMODs. GeoIP? There are VMODs for that, too.
Watermark your website images using nginx JPEG module
Watermark your images using modjpeg-nginx module for NGINX
NGINX Configuration & Best Practices
NGINX Reverse Proxy Ollama: Host Your Own Free LLM
Run your own ChatGPT alternative for free with Ollama or vLLM behind NGINX. This guide covers streaming-safe proxy configuration, authentication, rate limiting, and SELinux fixes…
NGINX Zstd Compression: Complete Configuration Guide
Learn how to configure Zstandard (zstd) compression in NGINX for faster websites. Complete guide with installation, configuration examples, performance benchmarks comparing zstd vs gzip vs…
NGINX map Directive: Guide to Conditional Variables
Learn how to use the NGINX map directive to create conditional variables for routing, rate limiting, security headers, and A/B testing. This comprehensive guide covers…
NGINX proxy_pass Trailing Slash: Complete Guide
Learn how NGINX proxy_pass trailing slash affects URL rewriting. This complete guide explains the URI transformation rules with verified examples, decision flowcharts, and real-world configurations…
NGINX Timeout Directives: Complete Configuration Guide
Master all NGINX timeout directives including proxy_read_timeout, client_body_timeout, keepalive_timeout, and send_timeout. Learn when to use each, production-ready values, and how to diagnose timeout issues.
NGINX Basic Auth with htpasswd: Complete Configuration Guide
Learn how to configure NGINX basic authentication using htpasswd. This complete guide covers password file creation, hash algorithms, WordPress protection, staging site security, SSL integration,…
NGINX WebSocket Proxy: HTTP Upgrade and WSS Guide
Learn how to configure NGINX as a WebSocket proxy for real-time applications. This complete guide covers HTTP upgrade mechanism, wss:// SSL configuration, Socket.io setup, load…
NGINX CORS Configuration: The Complete Guide
Learn how to properly configure CORS in NGINX with this comprehensive guide. Discover why most tutorials are wrong, understand the critical `always` parameter, handle preflight…
NGINX Location Priority: Complete Regex Matching Guide
Master NGINX location priority and regex matching. Learn how =, ^~, ~, and ~* modifiers work, understand the matching algorithm from NGINX source code, avoid…
NGINX Reverse Proxy: The Complete Guide
Master NGINX reverse proxy configuration from basics to advanced. Learn proxy_pass, upstream load balancing, headers, buffering, timeouts, WebSockets, and troubleshooting 502/504 errors with production-ready examples.
Mastering the index Directive in Nginx: Best Practices and Optimization Tips
The index directive in Nginx is essential for serving default files when a directory is requested. In this guide, we explore its configuration, best practices,…
Secure your DNS with dnsmasq, dnscrypt-proxy and Cloudflare
Is your internet access being censored and your privacy violated by DNS hijacking? Learn how to use Cloudflare's secure DNS protocol to encrypt your DNS…
Laravel NGINX configuration
Modern NGINX configuration for Laravel PHP framework will allow you to have a secure and performant website
Best practice secure WordPress NGINX configuration for Plesk
WordPress Security WordPress is the most popular CMS for running a website. As such, it is the target for all kinds of malicious bots. The…
Best practice secure NGINX configuration for WordPress
We review and approach to secure NGINX configuration for WordPress prevents launching malicious scripts and only allows core and plugin files execution
NGINX basics. How to create redirects
Understanding redirects in NGINX. How to create efficient redirection rules in NGINX configuration
Faster Web Server Stack Powered by Unix Sockets and PROXY protocol
How to leverage UDS and PROXY protocol in your single server web stack
Proper Magento Fail2ban Configuration
Protect your Magento like a real PRO using adapting banning powered by Fail2ban
Proxy requests to any remote server in nginx
Display information from other websites on your own, with nginx proxying.
Add $_SERVER[‘REDIRECT_URL’] to nginx.
Here's how to turn your nginx into a little bit of Apache by having nginx set and make use of $_SERVER['REDIRECT_URL'].
Magento 1.x multi store NGINX configuration
Setup multiple websites under single Magento installation. Quick, easy read for proper configuration
NGINX for WordPress, Magento & Laravel
Secure WordPress chmod: A Guide to correct file permissions
Secure your WordPress installation by setting up the correct permissions, using find and chmod commands
Magento 2 Production Settings
Complete guide to all the production settings in Magento 2 admin to ensure high-performance store
Magento 2 Command-Line Interface
Learn how to leverage n98-magerun2 and the power of Magento 2 CLI
Migrate Magento 1.x to Magento 2.x
Magento 2: best approach to migration from Magento 1.x
CDN for WordPress
CDN for Wordpress. Do you need one? Yes, you do!
WordPress Static Files Cookieless Domain with Nginx
Configure cookieless domain for Wordpress static files in nginx
Varnish 4.x VCL for Magento 2
Always use our Varnish VCL for configuring Magento 2 with smooth performance.
Magento 2 Varnish Multi-Store VCL for a Single Server
Configure Varnish Cache for multiple Magento 2 stores on a single server with host-based cache isolation and proper purge handling to prevent cache interference between…
Magento Chmod – Secure Permissions for Magento 1.x
Secure Magento 1.x store with proper Magento chmod and chown settings to your files and directories.
Magento WordPress Multisite Nginx Integration by Fishpig
Boost your multiple store Magento shop SEO by adding Wordpress blogs to it and integrate these nicely
NGINX Troubleshooting & Fixes
NGINX http3 http_host Is Empty — Here’s the Fix
NGINX HTTP/3 leaves $http_host empty, breaking FastCGI, proxy configs, and logs. nginx-mod fixed this at the protocol layer — four months before upstream shipped a…
NGINX 502 Bad Gateway: Every Cause and Fix (Complete Guide)
Learn how to fix NGINX 502 Bad Gateway errors. This comprehensive guide covers every cause including PHP-FPM issues, socket permissions, buffer problems, and more with…
NGINX client_max_body_size: Fix 413 Errors
Learn how to fix the NGINX 413 Request Entity Too Large error by configuring client_max_body_size. This complete guide covers syntax, size formats, context inheritance, PHP-FPM…
504 Gateway Timeout NGINX: How to Fix It
Stop copy-pasting timeout fixes. Learn which NGINX directive actually causes 504 errors and how to fix it properly—whether you're proxying to Varnish, Node.js, PHP-FPM, or…
How to Serve Localized NGINX Error Pages Based on Browser Language
Learn how to configure NGINX to serve localized 404 and 500 error pages based on the Accept-Language header. Complete guide with two methods: using the…
500 Internal Server Error in NGINX: PHP-FPM and Internal Causes
Understanding the 500 Internal Server Error in NGINX. Essential read for anyone looking to tackle 500 internal server errors emitted by NGINX.
Using journalctl as the ultimate utility for troubleshooting LEMP stacks
Using journalctl for troubleshooting and logging data from your LEMP stack. The necessary configuration for logging PHP scripts errors
How to fix yum after CentOS 6 went EOL
How to fix yum upgrade on End-of-Life release of CentOS 6. Simple instructions in keeping your yum client working in CentOS 6
Fixing NGINX Amplify’s failure after reboot
Fix NGINX Amplify's agent failure to start at boot time or after every reboot. Easy guide.
NGINX: easily debug PHP applications
It is essential to run PHP applications with production settings. But if there’s an issue that cannot be reproduced in a staging environment, you will…
NGINX SELinux: Fix Permission Denied, 502, and Port Errors
Fix every common NGINX SELinux error: 502 bad gateway from proxy_pass, 403 forbidden on static files, port binding failures, and more. Complete boolean reference table,…
More NGINX Articles
Accept-Encoding Normalization in NGINX for Better Caching
Learn how to normalize Accept-Encoding headers in NGINX to prevent cache variant explosion. The compression-normalize module standardizes client compression preferences, dramatically improving proxy cache hit…
NGINX Combined Upstreams: Failover & Sticky Sessions
Learn how to merge upstream server pools, implement cookie-based sticky sessions, build multi-cluster failover chains, and broadcast requests across backends using the NGINX Combined Upstreams…
NGINX Active Health Checks Without NGINX Plus
Set up NGINX active health checks that proactively monitor upstream servers with HTTP, TCP, MySQL, FastCGI, SSL, and AJP probes. Included in NGINX-MOD — no…
NGINX Dynamic Upstream: Add & Remove Servers Live
Learn how to dynamically add, remove, and modify NGINX upstream servers at runtime using a REST API — no reload required. NGINX-MOD brings this NGINX…
NGINX Array Variables: Split, Map, and Join Data
Learn how to use the NGINX array variables module to split, map, and join data directly in your NGINX configuration. This module adds array-typed variables…
NGINX PAM Authentication: System Users and LDAP Integration
Configure NGINX PAM authentication to authenticate users against Linux system accounts, LDAP directories, and Active Directory. Includes installation, configuration examples, caching for performance, and security…
How to Block AI Crawlers with NGINX: Complete Guide
Learn how to block AI crawlers like GPTBot, ClaudeBot, and PerplexityBot at the NGINX level using the device detection module. Includes configuration examples for blocking,…
NGINX Honeypot 3.0: Advanced IP Blocking with nftables
NGINX Honeypot 3.0 introduces the ngx_nftset_access module - a complete rewrite using modern nftables instead of legacy ipset. Auto-ban attackers, rate-limit abusers, and challenge bots…
NGINX JavaScript (njs): Add Scripting to NGINX
Learn how to extend NGINX with JavaScript using the njs module. This comprehensive guide covers installation, configuration, and 11 practical examples including custom handlers, authentication,…
fds FirewallD Made Easy: Trusted Lists
Managing a Linux firewall shouldn’t require memorizing pages of firewall-cmd syntax. Yet that’s exactly what FirewallD demands for everyday tasks like blocking an abusive IP…
NGINX Digest Authentication: More Secure Than Basic Auth
Learn how to configure NGINX digest authentication using the ngx_http_auth_digest module. This guide covers installation, htdigest password files, brute-force protection, shared memory tuning, and when…
NGINX JavaScript Challenge: Stop Bots Without CAPTCHAs
Learn how to protect your NGINX server from bots and DDoS attacks using the JavaScript challenge module. This lightweight proof-of-work solution filters automated traffic without…
NGINX FancyIndex: Beautiful Directory Listings
NGINX’s built-in autoindex module generates directory listings that look like they belong in the 1990s. Plain text, no styling, no sorting controls, and no way…
NGINX mod_zip: Dynamic ZIP Archives Guide
Learn how to use NGINX mod_zip module to dynamically assemble ZIP archives on-the-fly without loading files into memory. Perfect for download portals, file sharing services,…
NGINX TOTP Authentication: Add 2FA to Your Server
Learn how to add time-based one-time password (TOTP) two-factor authentication to NGINX protected locations. This guide covers installation, configuration, and security best practices for the…
NGINX DNS over HTTPS: Run Your Own DoH Server
Learn how to deploy a privacy-compliant DNS over HTTPS (DoH) server using NGINX. This guide covers installation, configuration, and security best practices for running your…
NGINX Bot Verification: Block Fake Crawlers
Learn how to verify and block fake search engine bots in NGINX using the bot-verifier module. This comprehensive guide covers installation, configuration, and testing of…
NGINX try_files: Complete Guide with Real Examples
Master the NGINX try_files directive with this complete guide. Learn syntax, WordPress/Laravel/SPA configurations, performance optimization with open_file_cache, and common mistakes to avoid. Includes production-ready examples…
NGINX Nchan: Build Real-Time Apps Without Node.js
Learn how to build real-time web applications using NGINX Nchan module. This comprehensive guide covers WebSocket, Server-Sent Events, and long-polling implementations for chat systems and…
NGINX Sticky Sessions: Cookie-Based Load Balancing
Learn how to implement NGINX sticky sessions with cookie-based load balancing. This comprehensive guide covers installation, configuration, security best practices, and troubleshooting for Rocky Linux,…
NGINX If Is Evil: Complete Guide to Safe Conditional Logic
The NGINX if directive has earned a notorious reputation. Learn why "if is evil" in NGINX, which directives are safe inside if blocks, and how…
NGINX sendfile, tcp_nopush, and tcp_nodelay Explained
Learn how NGINX sendfile, tcp_nopush, and tcp_nodelay work together to optimize static file serving and reduce network latency. This guide covers the kernel-level mechanics, when…
NGINX Virtual Host: Host Multiple Domains on One Server
Learn how to configure NGINX virtual hosts (server blocks) to host multiple domains on one server. This guide covers basic setup, wildcard subdomains, server_name matching,…
NGINX Allow Deny: Complete IP Whitelist & Blacklist Guide
Master NGINX allow and deny directives to control access by IP address. This complete guide covers IP whitelisting, blacklisting, CIDR notation, the geo module for…
NGINX Alias vs Root: End the Confusion Once and For All
Master the difference between NGINX alias and root directives. This comprehensive guide explains path construction, trailing slash rules, try_files interaction, and regex patterns with tested…
NGINX Upstream Keepalive: Connection Pooling Guide [2026]
Learn how to configure NGINX upstream keepalive for connection pooling to your backend servers. This comprehensive guide covers the keepalive directive, tuning parameters, preventing TIME_WAIT…
NGINX Rewrite Rules: The Complete Guide to URL Rewriting
Master NGINX rewrite rules and URL rewriting with this comprehensive guide. Learn the difference between return and rewrite directives, capturing groups, rewrite flags, and real-world…
NGINX Amplify Alternative: The Drop-In Replacement (2026)
NGINX Amplify was discontinued on January 31, 2026. GetPageSpeed Amplify is the only drop-in compatible replacement—migrate in 60 seconds without changing your agent. Get website…
NGINX Rate Limiting: The Complete Guide
Learn how to configure NGINX rate limiting using the leaky bucket algorithm. This comprehensive guide covers limit_req_zone, burst, nodelay, delay parameters, whitelisting IPs, and production-ready…
NGINX FastCGI Keepalive: Persistent PHP-FPM Connections
Learn how to configure persistent FastCGI connections between NGINX and PHP-FPM using fastcgi_keep_conn and upstream keepalive directives. Includes production-ready configurations, PHP-FPM tuning tips, and troubleshooting…
How to Serve WebP Images Automatically with NGINX: Complete 2026 Guide
Learn how to automatically serve WebP images with NGINX to supporting browsers while falling back to JPEG/PNG for others. Covers content negotiation, the Vary header,…
How to Create a Python Web Service with uWSGI and NGINX on Rocky Linux
Learn how to deploy a production-ready Python web service using uWSGI and NGINX on Rocky Linux 9 or AlmaLinux 10. Complete guide covering virtual environments,…
Linux setfacl Command: Complete Guide to ACL Permissions for Read-Only Users and Beyond
Learn how to use the Linux setfacl command to add read-only users to directories, configure recursive ACL permissions, and set default ACLs for new files.…
NGINX Honeypot 2.0: Zero-Latency Bot Blocking Without External Scripts
The enterprise approach to IP blacklisting that eliminates shell scripts, sudo, and fcgiwrap. IPSet access module for NGINX is our exclusive closed-source premium package in…
Enable NGINX HTTP3 (QUIC) on RHEL, Rocky Linux, CentOS & Fedora
Learn how to enable NGINX HTTP/3 on Rocky Linux, RHEL, CentOS, and Fedora. Install QUIC-enabled packages, configure firewall for UDP 443, and verify HTTP/3.
Monitoring PHP-FPM in Bitnami stacks using NGINX Amplify
If you are a user of Bitnami stack for LEMP or LAMP, you might want to set up PHP-FPM monitoring. Such monitoring allows you to…
NGINX: putting multiple services on the same port
Recent versions of NGINX introduce the TLS pre-read capabilities, which allow it to see which TLS protocols are supported by the client, the requested SNI…
CentOS/RHEL: Faster PHP CLI and Cron Jobs
How to consistently set up PHP CLI and cron runs while making benefit from file-based OPcache and no memory limit
Disgusting DirectAdmin
Why DirectAdmin is the wost
NGINX and PHP-FPM. What my permissions should be?
Proper file permissions and ownership model for NGINX / PHP-FPM powered websites. The secure chmod and shown setup
Supercharge your CentOS/RHEL with faster zlib libraries by Intel and Cloudflare
How to install Cloudflare or Intel forks of zlib as a system drop-in replacement for immense system performance improvement
NGINX: try_files is evil too
The if directive in NGINX is evil. How about try_files?
NGINX and phpMyAdmin. When you have to…
The phpMyAdmin is the famous web client for MySQL databases. However, being an open-source product, it is subject to security vulnerabilities. The best thing is…
Boeing’s messy corporate website gives you a clue about the level of IT expertise… vs Airbus?
It appears that the Boeng corporate website is developed and maintained by low paid engineers from India, too.
50k+ packages for CentOS/RHEL 8, even before EPEL is up
How to access 50K+ extra packages in RedHat Enterprise Linux 8 even before EPEL of CentOS 8 release.
NGINX vs PHP-FPM: No input file specified
NGINX vs PHP-FPM: No input file specified. Or how to deal with 404s of missing PHP scripts
Where compilation went wrong…
How compilation can go wrong when you neglect some details. Battle of compilation vs packaged NGINX installations.
Cloudflare and NGINX. Automatic sync of Cloudflare trusted IP addresses
How to automatically configure your NGINX with the latest list of Cloudflare connecting IP addresses
NGINX honeypot – the easiest and fastest way to block bots!
Increase your NGINX server security using NGINX honeypot approach. Quick and reliable way to reduce load from bots.
NGINX: Enable conditional GET for dynamic pages
Empower your NGINX with the ultimate performance tweak - automatic ETag for dynamic content!
NGINX Amplify and LetsEncrypt
A quick fix for NGINX Amplify and LetsEncrypt certificates compatibility
PHP CLI: Complete Guide to Running Scripts from Command Line
Learn how to run PHP scripts from the command line, schedule them with cron or systemd timers, configure memory limits, enable OPcache, and debug effectively…
NGINX Amplify – MySQL Monitoring in CentOS 6
MySQL monitoring in CentOS 6 using NGINX Amplify agent
Modern approaches to secure websites in 2018
Some of the things you really want to take care about to secure your website.
Deciphering the slow web tech behind Philippines’ largest mobile networks
Find out how Philippines' largest Internet companies, Globe and Smart, neglect performance and security with nothing but HTTP/1.1 and Gzip compression and custom DNS nameservers.
RPM Building Gotchas
Learn the essentials of building RPM packages for CentOS/RHEL with this concise guide. Discover best practices for versioning NGINX modules, renaming packages with compatibility in…
How to Remove the Server Header in NGINX
How to hide the Server HTTP header in NGINX and more: hide the fact of using NGINX altogether.
NGINX: client_max_body_size inheritance
Quick information on how client_max_body_size directive is evaluated in nginx web server.
Ban Bad IPs and Networks with FirewallD
Now this is how you ban the bad guys from your server with the convenient Firewalld drop zone.
Auto-upgrade specific packages while keeping the system secure. Nginx Amplify
The sleek way to automatically upgrade Nginx Amplify agent to latest versions while having the rest of the system automatically upgrade on critical security updates…
PrestaShop (ThirtyBees) and Citrus Stack
PrestaShop got a little love from Citrus Stack. Get your PrestaShop store setup now with discount.
Nginx Amplify Automatic Updates on CentOS/RHEL 7
Know how to setup automatic updates for Nginx Amplify agent
Stop Google Analytics SPAM bots and reduce server load
Reduce server load easily by configuring nginx to discard unknown hostnames. Fight those Google Analytics spam bots!
cPanel is a big no-no
Servers with cPanel might be easier to manage... if you're not serious to build a decent website.
Nginx: Disable logging of Varnish backend probes
Disable log of Varnish backend probes in Nginx
Strip marketing or analytics query parameters with Varnish
Strip unnecessary query parameters with some Varnish VCL magick!
Cheating YSlow
Sanity check: are you into performance scores only or real website performance is your thing?
Varnish Virtual Hosts. The Right Way
Manage Varnish virtual hosts in a clutter-free way by leveraging include files
Keep-Alive
Let's talk about importance of Keep-Alive in HTTP and how you can enable it in Nginx, Apache and Varnish
Putting SSH users to chroot via JailKit
Isolate users on Linux system using chroot environments with Jailkit utility
Varnish Command-Line Utilities. Tips and Tricks
SSH commands for Varnish 4: log incoming requests to website, backend and many more
NGINX Remove Query Parameters: Complete Guide
This guide shows you how to use NGINX remove query parameters techniques to clean up URLs. Query strings like gclid, utm_source, and fbclid clutter URLs…
Varnish static files stream
Caching large static files in Varnish is not efficient for storage. Let's use streaming in Varnish 4!
FirewallD FTP rule: allow access to FTP service in CentOS 7
Sometimes you have to use tricks to accomplish a task. Even a trivial task might require special workarounds. Let's enable access to FTP service on…
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