How to Install Nginx Proxy Manager on OpenBSD
Nginx Proxy Manager is a simple reverse proxy server that allows you to manage multiple websites and applications behind a single IP address. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Nginx Proxy Manager on OpenBSD.
Prerequisites
- OpenBSD server
- Root access
Step 1: Update the system
Before installing Nginx Proxy Manager, it is essential to update your OpenBSD system packages to their latest versions. Use the following commands to update the system:
# pkg_add -Uu
Step 2: Install required packages
The Nginx Proxy Manager requires the following packages to be installed on your OpenBSD system:
- Node.js
- yarn
Use the following command to install these packages:
# pkg_add node yarn
Step 3: Download and install Nginx Proxy Manager
Use the following commands to download and install the Nginx Proxy Manager:
# mkdir /opt/nginx-proxy-manager
# cd /opt/nginx-proxy-manager
# wget https://github.com/jc21/nginx-proxy-manager/releases/download/v2.10.0/nginx-proxy-manager-openbsd-amd64-2.10.0.tar.gz
# tar xfz nginx-proxy-manager-openbsd-amd64-2.10.0.tar.gz
Step 4: Start the Nginx Proxy Manager
Use the following command to start the Nginx Proxy Manager:
# ./nginx-proxy-manager
Step 5: Access the Nginx Proxy Manager Web Interface
Nginx Proxy Manager web interface runs on port 81 by default. Open your web browser and enter the URL http://<IP_address>:81 to access the Nginx Proxy Manager web interface.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have shown how to install Nginx Proxy Manager on OpenBSD. You can now use the Nginx Proxy Manager to manage multiple websites and applications behind a single IP address.