# Nginx Proxy Manager 2026 – SSL, Docker, Hosts

Nginx Proxy Manager on a VPS: Docker, ports 80/443, Let’s Encrypt, proxy hosts, websockets, don’t expose admin, vs Caddy/Traefik.

**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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