How to enable http2 and http3 in NGINX
Introduction With the evolution of web technologies, HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 have emerged as the successors to the HTTP/1.x protocol, bringing improvements in efficiency, speed, and security. In this…
NGINX error: PHP files downloading instead of executing
The Problem Encountering a scenario where PHP files download instead of executing is a common issue with NGINX web servers. This problematic behavior usually occurs when NGINX is…
NGINX 403 Forbidden: Using a Custom Error Page
Introduction Encountering a ‘403 Forbidden’ error can be a jarring experience for users navigating a website. Instead of presenting the end-user with the default NGINX error message, you…
Understanding NGINX 400 Bad Request (with examples)
Introduction When working with web servers, encountering HTTP status codes is inevitable. NGINX, a popular web server software, often communicates issues through these codes. One such status code…
NGINX AIO, Sendfile, and DirectIO: Explained with Examples
Introduction NGINX, the high-performance web server and reverse proxy, is known for its high scalability and low resource consumption. A part of NGINX’s efficiency comes from several built-in…
How to Configure Timeouts in NGINX
Introduction NGINX, a powerful web server and reverse proxy, offers a variety of configuration options, including timeout settings. These settings determine how long NGINX should wait for specific…
NGINX: How to accept only local requests
Introduction NGINX is a versatile web server that can be configured for various networking scenarios. One common requirement, especially in development environments or APIs meant for internal use,…
NGINX stream core module: The Complete Guide
Introduction The NGINX stream core module is an essential tool for handling TCP and UDP traffic, providing load balancing, SSL/TLS termination, and more, all while maintaining high performance…
NGINX & Let’s Encrypt: The Complete Guide
NGINX is a powerful, high-performance web server that has become increasingly popular due to its scalability and flexibility. Integrating NGINX with Let’s Encrypt, a free Certificate Authority, allows…
Image Filter in NGINX: The Complete Guide
Introduction NGINX, known as a high-performance web server, also provides the capability to manipulate images on-the-fly before serving them to clients. This functionality facilitates various image transformations including…