Reverse proxy = your server’s secret alias.
When someone asks for "yourwebsite.com," they’re actually talking to the proxy first. It then whispers to your real server behind the scenes.
Why care? Security (hides your server), speed (caches content), and scalability (handles traffic spikes).
For a quick setup, check out NGINX’s guide or use a managed service like Cloudflare.
When someone asks for "yourwebsite.com," they’re actually talking to the proxy first. It then whispers to your real server behind the scenes.
Why care? Security (hides your server), speed (caches content), and scalability (handles traffic spikes).
For a quick setup, check out NGINX’s guide or use a managed service like Cloudflare.
