Set Up Traefik Reverse Proxy – Automatic SSL & Docker

Quick answer: Traefik is a modern reverse proxy with automatic SSL – ideal for Docker on your VPS.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Traefik or Nginx – better in 2026?

Nginx: proven, manual. Traefik: automatic SSL, Docker integration, less config with many containers. For Docker stacks: Traefik.

Do I need ports 80 and 443 open?

Yes for Let's Encrypt HTTP challenge. Firewall: ufw allow 80,443. Game server ports separately.

Traefik with Cloudflare?

Yes – DNS challenge for wildcard certs or full SSL with Cloudflare proxy. See Cloudflare tunnel guide.

How to add a new app?

Docker labels on container – no Traefik restart needed. traefik.enable=true + host rule is enough.

Secure Traefik dashboard?

Don't expose publicly. Basic auth or internal only. In production: api.dashboard=false or behind VPN.

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