NGINX Auth Hash Module: Secure URL Authentication
by Danila Vershinin, February 26, 2026
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 secure URL authentication, replacing the MD5-only limitation of the built-in secure_link module.
Read More...NGINX Array Variables: Split, Map, and Join Data
by Danila Vershinin, February 25, 2026
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 for powerful list processing, SQL query building, and dynamic data transformation without external scripting.
Read More...NGINX Access Control Module: Variable-Based Rules
by Danila Vershinin,
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 data, and custom maps — all evaluated at the access phase without resorting to if-statements.
Read More...NGINX HTTP-FLV Module: Build a Live Streaming Server
by Danila Vershinin, February 24, 2026
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 playback, multi-format output (HLS, DASH), stream recording, real-time JSON statistics, access control, and relay for scalable streaming infrastructure.
Read More...NGINX Security Headers Module: Complete Configuration Guide
by Danila Vershinin, February 21, 2026
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 header hiding. Includes installation, configuration examples, and security best practices.
Read More...NGINX SXG Module: Signed HTTP Exchanges Guide
by Danila Vershinin, February 18, 2026
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 improved Core Web Vitals.
Read More...NGINX Markdown Module: Serve Docs from .md Files
by Danila Vershinin, February 15, 2026
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 directly from .md files with GitHub Flavored Markdown support.
Read More...NGINX substitutions filter module: Complete Guide
by Danila Vershinin, February 12, 2026
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 important caveats for domain migrations, link rewriting, and content injection.
Read More...NGINX Untar Module: Serve Files Directly from Tar Archives
by Danila Vershinin, February 9, 2026
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 files efficiently using sendfile.
Read More...NGINX Link Function Module: Embed C/C++ in NGINX
by Danila Vershinin,
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 content generators without a separate application server.
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