Experiencing difficulties with Nginx Proxy Manager setup?

I’m at my wit’s end trying to set up Nginx Proxy Manager (NPM). It’s been a nightmare!

I switched from Windows to Linux, hoping it would be easier. But no luck. I’ve been wrestling with this host error for hours. My server works fine with the public IP and on localhost, but when I try to access it through my domain, it’s a no-go.

I’ve set up SSL certs and a proxy, but nothing helps. I even followed a step-by-step guide online. No dice.

Has anyone else run into this? I’m ready to throw in the towel.

Are there any good NPM alternatives out there? I looked into Traefik, but heard its dashboard might be a security risk if exposed.

Any advice would be a lifesaver. I’m losing sleep over this!

I’ve encountered similar issues with NPM before. One often overlooked aspect is the proper configuration of your reverse proxy settings. Ensure your upstream server is correctly defined and that your location blocks are properly set up.

Another potential culprit could be SELinux if you’re running on a system like CentOS or RHEL. It can sometimes interfere with Nginx’s ability to access certain files or directories. Try temporarily disabling it to see if that resolves the issue.

As for alternatives, you might want to look into HAProxy. It’s powerful, offers great performance, and has a web interface for easier management. While it has a steeper learning curve than NPM, it provides more advanced features that could be beneficial in the long run.

Remember, persistence is key when dealing with these setups. Keep at it, and you’ll eventually crack it!

I’ve been in your shoes with NPM, and it can be incredibly frustrating. One thing that helped me was double-checking my DNS settings. Make sure your domain is pointing to the correct IP address and that you’ve allowed enough time for DNS propagation.

Another issue I ran into was firewall settings. If you’re using UFW or iptables, ensure you’ve opened the necessary ports (80 and 443 typically).

As for alternatives, I’ve had good experiences with Caddy. It’s simpler to set up than NPM and has automatic HTTPS. You might want to give it a try if NPM continues to give you trouble.

Don’t give up just yet. These setups often have a steep learning curve, but once you get it working, it’s smooth sailing. If you’re still stuck, consider posting your config files (with sensitive info redacted) - sometimes a fresh pair of eyes can spot the issue.

been there, man. NPM can be a real pain. have u checked ur docker logs? sometimes they hide the real issue. also, make sure ur ports are forwarded correctly on ur router. that tripped me up for days.

if npm keeps givin u trouble, maybe try nginx reverse proxy? its more hands-on but super flexible. hang in there, ull figure it out!