Nginx Proxy Manager on PROXMOX Container

Nginx Proxy Manager (NPM) is a powerful web-based reverse proxy solution that simplifies the process of managing proxy hosts, SSL certificates, and access control rules. It provides a user-friendly dashboard for handling multiple web applications behind a single IP address. In this guide, we will install Nginx Proxy Manager on a Proxmox container.

System Requirements

Before installing, ensure your Proxmox container meets the following requirements:

• CPU Core: 1
• Memory: 512 MB
• Disk Size: 4 GB
• OS: Debian-based (Recommended: Debian 12)

Installation Steps

1. Update and Upgrade the System

   Run the following command to update the system packages:

   apt update && apt upgrade -y


2. Install Nginx Proxy Manager

   Use the following command to install NPM via a Proxmox-friendly installation script:

    

   sh -c "$(wget --no-cache -qO- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ej52/proxmox/main/install.sh)" -s --app nginx-proxy-manager

   


3. Accessing Nginx Proxy Manager

   Once the installation is complete, access the web interface by entering your container’s IP address with port 81 in a web browser:

    

   http://<your-container-ip>:81


4. Default Login Credentials

   • Username: [email protected]
   • Password: changeme

   After logging in, update the admin credentials for security.

Nginx Proxy Manager simplifies reverse proxy configurations, SSL certificate management, and domain routing with an easy-to-use graphical interface. Once installed, you can start adding proxy hosts and securing your web services efficiently.