Nginx Proxy Manager 2026 – SSL, Docker, Hosts

Quick answer: Nginx Proxy Manager = Docker UI for reverse proxy + Let’s Encrypt. Bind 80/443 only here; keep admin :81 off the public net.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is Nginx Proxy Manager?

A web UI in front of Nginx: subdomains to container ports, Let’s Encrypt in one click.

NPM vs Caddy vs Traefik?

NPM: UI. Caddy: Caddyfile, auto HTTPS. Traefik: Docker labels. Raw Nginx: max control.

Which ports?

80 and 443 on the host belong to NPM only. Keep admin UI (81) off the public internet.

Certificate fails?

A record must hit the VPS, port 80 free for HTTP-01, no second service on :80.

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