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What is Nginx Proxy Manager on ManageStacks?
Nginx Proxy Manager provides a simple web GUI for managing Nginx reverse proxy hosts, SSL certificates, and access controls. ManageStacks deploys it with persistent configuration and automated SSL via Let's Encrypt.
Nginx Proxy Manager provides a simple web GUI for managing Nginx reverse proxy hosts, SSL certificates, and access controls. ManageStacks deploys it with persistent configuration and automated SSL via Let's Encrypt.
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About Nginx Proxy Manager
What Nginx Proxy Manager does, and why teams deploy it.
Nginx Proxy Manager is a pre-built Docker image that makes it easy to manage Nginx proxy hosts through a clean and intuitive web interface. It simplifies the process of exposing web services with reverse proxying, free SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt, and built-in access lists for restricting access.
Designed for users who prefer a visual approach to Nginx configuration, it eliminates the need to edit Nginx config files directly. It supports custom Nginx configurations for advanced users, redirection hosts, 404 hosts, streams, and multiple SSL certificate providers.
DIY vs ManageStacks
What running Nginx Proxy Manager yourself looks like — and what it looks like with us.
DIY self-hosting
- Edit Nginx config files by hand — syntax errors cause downtime on reload
- Set up Certbot cron jobs for Let's Encrypt certificate renewal and troubleshoot failures
- Manage access control lists by editing .htpasswd files or Nginx allow/deny blocks
- Keep track of which upstream services map to which domains in a spreadsheet or wiki
- Handle Nginx version upgrades and module compatibility on your own
On ManageStacks
- Subscribe through your AWS, Azure, or GCP marketplace
- Nginx Proxy Manager deploys with persistent config database, certificate storage, and automated SSL
- Add proxy hosts, redirections, and streams through the web GUI — no config files to edit
- Let's Encrypt certificates issue and renew automatically per host
- Access lists, custom Nginx snippets, and multi-user permissions managed from the dashboard
Nginx Proxy Manager on ManageStacks — key numbers
$29/mo
Flat per instance — unlimited proxy hosts and certificates
Web GUI
No Nginx config files to edit — manage everything visually
Multi-user
Invite team members with role-based access to proxy management
Key features
Everything Nginx Proxy Manager ships with, running on our stack.
- Web-based GUI for Nginx proxy configuration
- Free SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt
- Access lists for IP-based restriction
- Custom Nginx configuration support for advanced users
- Redirection and stream host management
- Multi-user access with permission management
How it deploys
From subscribe to live in minutes.
Subscribe
Subscribe to ManageStacks through your AWS, Azure, or GCP marketplace.
Provision
Nginx Proxy Manager deploys with SQLite database, certificate storage, and web UI — typically under 2 minutes.
Add hosts
Create proxy hosts through the GUI — enter domain, upstream address, and enable SSL with one click. Let's Encrypt handles the rest.
Manage
Set up access lists for IP restriction, add custom Nginx config for advanced routing, and invite team members with scoped permissions.
Who this is for
Built for teams that want Nginx Proxy Manager to just work.
Small teams exposing internal services
You have 5-30 internal services that need public-facing domains with SSL. Nginx Proxy Manager gives you a GUI to manage all of them without touching config files.
Agencies managing client sites
You route traffic to multiple client applications from a single proxy. Nginx Proxy Manager's multi-host management with per-host SSL keeps everything organized.
Developers who prefer GUI over config files
You know Nginx is the right tool but don't want to maintain config syntax. The web GUI makes reverse proxy management accessible to anyone on the team.
Compliance & compatibility
What we handle, what Nginx Proxy Manager runs on.
Compliance & operations
- TLS-encrypted admin dashboard and proxy traffic
- Let's Encrypt certificates auto-renewed before expiry
- Access lists for IP-based restriction on any proxy host
- Custom Nginx security headers configurable per host
- Persistent certificate and configuration storage backed up daily
- OS-level and Nginx security patches applied during your maintenance window
Compatibility
- Version
- Latest Nginx Proxy Manager stable (validated before each upgrade)
- Runtime
- Node.js admin + Nginx on containerized infrastructure
- Dependencies
- SQLite (config database), persistent storage for certificates
- Min. resources
- 1 vCPU / 1 GB RAM (dedicated); handles hundreds of proxy hosts
How ManageStacks helps
We handle the parts you shouldn't be writing yourself.
ManageStacks deploys Nginx Proxy Manager with persistent database and certificate storage, so your proxy configuration and SSL certificates survive restarts and updates. Manage all your reverse proxy hosts through a simple web interface.
How it compares
Nginx Proxy Manager on ManageStacks vs the alternatives.
How Nginx Proxy Manager on ManageStacks compares to other reverse proxy and ingress solutions.
| Property | NPM on ManageStacksUs | Traefik (self-hosted) | Caddy (self-hosted) | Cloudflare Tunnel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Managed on your AWS, Azure, or GCP | Self-hosted (you manage) | Self-hosted (you manage) | Vendor-hosted edge |
| Configuration | Web GUI + custom Nginx snippets | YAML/TOML + labels | Caddyfile | Dashboard + CLI |
| SSL management | Automatic Let's Encrypt | Automatic Let's Encrypt | Automatic HTTPS built-in | Cloudflare-managed |
| GUI | Yes (full web UI) | Dashboard (read-only) | No | Yes |
| Open source | Yes (MIT) | Yes (MIT) | Yes (Apache 2.0) | No (proprietary) |
| Pricing | Flat $29/mo | Your compute cost | Your compute cost | Free tier + paid plans |
Comparison focuses on architectural properties (deployment model, pricing basis, open-source status) that don't change with vendor pricing pages. Verify current pricing on each vendor's own site.
FAQ
Common questions about Nginx Proxy Manager on ManageStacks.
Can I use custom Nginx config with Nginx Proxy Manager on ManageStacks?
Yes. While the GUI covers most use cases, Nginx Proxy Manager supports custom Nginx configuration snippets per proxy host for advanced routing, caching, or header manipulation needs.
Does ManageStacks handle SSL renewal for Nginx Proxy Manager?
Nginx Proxy Manager handles Let's Encrypt certificate issuance and auto-renewal natively. ManageStacks ensures the persistent storage for certificates is backed up and the renewal process runs uninterrupted.
Can Nginx Proxy Manager on ManageStacks proxy to services on other servers?
Yes. Nginx Proxy Manager can reverse proxy to any reachable IP address or hostname, including services on other ManageStacks instances or external servers, not just local Docker containers.
Deploy Nginx Proxy Manager in under 5 minutes.
Subscribe through your AWS, Azure, or GCP marketplace. We handle provisioning, SSL, monitoring, backups, updates, and security. From $29/app/month.