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What is a proxy server and how does it work?A plain explanation of proxy servers — forward vs reverse, what they do, the headers they add, and what they cannot protect.How to set up a reverse proxy with Nginx: a practical guideA reverse proxy sits in front of your web servers and forwards client requests to them. This guide shows you exactly how to set one up with Nginx — proxy_pass, headers, load balancing, TLS and common pitfalls.

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