NGINX Digest Authentication: More Secure Than Basic Auth
by Danila Vershinin, February 7, 2026
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 to choose digest auth over basic auth for securing your NGINX locations.
Read More...NGINX LDAP Authentication: Complete Module Setup Guide
by Danila Vershinin, February 5, 2026
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, multi-server failover, authentication caching, and production security hardening.
Read More...NGINX TOTP Authentication: Add 2FA to Your Server
by Danila Vershinin, February 4, 2026
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 ngx_http_auth_totp module.
Read More...NGINX JWT Authentication Module: Secure Your APIs
by Danila Vershinin, February 2, 2026
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 load and simplifying your API security architecture.
Read More...NGINX Basic Auth with htpasswd: Complete Configuration Guide
by Danila Vershinin, January 26, 2026
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, and troubleshooting.
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