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Trust Proxy Headers

Configure Traefik to trust forwarded headers from upstream proxies so apps see real visitor IPs. Built-in presets for Cloudflare, AWS ALB, DigitalOcean, and Hetzner with automatic rollback on failure.

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Trust Proxy Headers: Step by Step

Using Trust Proxy Headers is straightforward. Follow these simple steps to get started.

1

Open Domain Settings

Navigate to the Domains & SSL section of your application.

2

Configure Domain

Use Trust Proxy Headers to set up your domain configuration.

3

Verify & Apply

Server Compass verifies your settings and applies changes automatically.

The Hard Way

Trust Proxy Headers vs. The Command Line

Miss the old days? Here's how to do everything Trust Proxy Headers does... the hard way.

1

SSH into your server

Connect to configure domains.

terminal
ssh root@your-server-ip
2

Install Certbot

Set up Let's Encrypt tooling.

terminal
apt update
apt install certbot python3-certbot-nginx
# Or for standalone:
apt install certbot
3

Configure nginx

Set up reverse proxy manually.

terminal
nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/myapp
# server {
#     listen 80;
#     server_name myapp.com www.myapp.com;
#     location / {
#         proxy_pass http://localhost:3000;
#         proxy_http_version 1.1;
#         proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
#         proxy_set_header Connection 'upgrade';
#         proxy_set_header Host $host;
#         proxy_cache_bypass $http_upgrade;
#     }
# }

ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/myapp /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/
nginx -t
systemctl reload nginx

One syntax error = site down.

4

Generate SSL certificate

Run Certbot and cross your fingers.

terminal
certbot --nginx -d myapp.com -d www.myapp.com
# Answer the interactive prompts
# Wait for DNS verification
# Hope it doesn't fail
5

Set up auto-renewal

Don't forget or your cert expires.

terminal
# Test renewal
certbot renew --dry-run

# Add cron job
crontab -e
# 0 12 * * * /usr/bin/certbot renew --quiet

Forget this step and your site shows security warnings in 90 days.

The Easy Way

There's a Better Way

Everything above in one visual interface. Trust Proxy Headers handles the complexity so you can focus on building.

  • No SSH required
  • Guided workflows
  • Undo support
  • Multi-server management
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Capabilities

Trust Proxy Headers: Full Feature List

Everything you need for domains & ssl in one integrated tool, replacing complex CLI commands and manual configuration.

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Configure Traefik to trust forwarded headers from upstream proxies so apps see real visitor IPs
Built-in presets for Cloudflare, AWS ALB, DigitalOcean, and Hetzner with automatic rollback on failure
Integrated with Server Compass's Domains & SSL suite
Integrated with Server Compass's Domains & SSL suite

Benefits of Trust Proxy Headers

Server management shouldn't require a DevOps team. Trust Proxy Headers makes professional-grade domains & ssl accessible to everyone.

Automatic HTTPS

Trust Proxy Headers handles SSL certificate provisioning and renewal automatically via Let's Encrypt.

Instant Propagation

Trust Proxy Headers verifies DNS settings and configures routing instantly once records are pointing correctly.

Certificate Monitoring

Trust Proxy Headers tracks certificate expiry and health so you never face an unexpected SSL error.

Zero Downtime Changes

Trust Proxy Headers applies domain configuration changes without interrupting live traffic.

Trust Proxy Headers FAQ

Common questions about Trust Proxy Headers in Server Compass

How do I access Trust Proxy Headers in Server Compass?

Trust Proxy Headers is available in the Domains & SSL section of Server Compass. Simply connect to your server, navigate to Domains & SSL, and you'll find Trust Proxy Headers ready to use. No additional setup or plugins required.

Does Trust Proxy Headers require any server-side installation?

No. Server Compass operates as a desktop application that connects to your server via SSH. Trust Proxy Headers works through this connection without installing any agents or packages on your server (except the optional monitoring agent for resource tracking).

Is Trust Proxy Headers included in all Server Compass plans?

Yes. Every Server Compass feature, including Trust Proxy Headers, is included with the one-time $29 payment. There are no tier restrictions, add-ons, or per-server fees. You get all 92+ features for all your servers.

Can I use Trust Proxy Headers with any VPS provider?

Trust Proxy Headers works with any VPS or dedicated server that supports SSH access and Docker. This includes DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr, Linode, AWS EC2, Google Cloud, Azure, and any other provider. It also works with local servers and homelab setups.

What makes Trust Proxy Headers different from command-line alternatives?

Trust Proxy Headers provides a visual, intuitive interface that replaces complex CLI commands and configuration files. You get real-time feedback, safety confirmations, and a consistent experience across all your servers without memorizing syntax or writing scripts.

Try Trust Proxy Headers Today

Download Server Compass and get access to Trust Proxy Headers along with 91 other features. One-time $29 payment. No subscriptions. No per-server fees.