In this blog post, we will show you how to set up Nginx Proxy Manager as a Reverse Proxy with Automatic SSL on a Linux server. Nginx Proxy Manager is a practical solution for managing reverse proxies without dealing with complex command-line configuration. Its intuitive web interface makes it easy to route traffic to multiple applications while keeping everything organized. One of its most useful features is automatic SSL certificate management through Let’s Encrypt, which removes the hassle of manually creating, renewing, and installing certificates. With just a few clicks, websites and self-hosted services can be secured using HTTPS, improving both security and user trust. This makes Nginx Proxy Manager especially popular among home lab enthusiasts, developers, and small businesses that host several services. Overall, it offers a reliable, beginner-friendly way to simplify reverse proxy management while ensuring encrypted, secure connections with minimal maintenance.

To set up Nginx Proxy Manager (NPM) as a reverse proxy with automatic SSL on Linux, we need to deploy it using Docker Compose. In this blog post, we will use Ubuntu 26.04 OS. Let’s get started!