Nginx Configuration & Virtual Host Generator

Generate secure, high-performance Nginx server blocks for Reverse Proxies, SSL Certificates, Gzip compression, and SPAs.

Nginx Configuration & Virtual Host Generator

Generate secure, high-performance Nginx server blocks for Reverse Proxies, SSL Certificates, Gzip compression, and SPAs.

Domain Name:

Server Type:

Backend Localhost Port:

SSL / HTTPS RedirectionGzip Compression

Nginx Configuration:

server {
    listen 80;
    listen [::]:80;
    server_name example.com www.example.com;
    return 301 https://$host$request_uri;
}

server {
    listen 443 ssl http2;
    listen [::]:443 ssl http2;
    server_name example.com www.example.com;

    ssl_certificate /etc/letsencrypt/live/example.com/fullchain.pem;
    ssl_certificate_key /etc/letsencrypt/live/example.com/privkey.pem;
    ssl_protocols TLSv1.2 TLSv1.3;
    ssl_ciphers HIGH:!aNULL:!MD5;

    # Gzip Compression
    gzip on;
    gzip_vary on;
    gzip_min_length 1024;
    gzip_proxied expired no-cache no-store private auth;
    gzip_types text/plain text/css text/xml text/javascript application/x-javascript application/xml application/json;
    location / {
        proxy_pass http://127.0.0.1:3000;
        proxy_http_version 1.1;
        proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
        proxy_set_header Connection 'upgrade';
        proxy_set_header Host $host;
        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
        proxy_cache_bypass $http_upgrade;
    }
}

About This Tool

The Nginx Configuration Generator crafts production-grade virtual host files with HTTP-to-HTTPS redirects, Let's Encrypt SSL directives, WebSocket support, rate limiting, and security headers.

Key Features

Reverse Proxy configuration with WebSocket support (`Upgrade` & `Connection` headers)

SSL Certificate & HTTPS redirection (Certbot / Let's Encrypt)

Single Page Application (SPA) fallback `try_files $uri $uri/ /index.html`

Gzip and Brotli static asset caching directives

How to Use This Tool

Enter your Domain Name (e.g. `example.com`).
Choose Server Type (Reverse Proxy Node/Python, Static SPA, or PHP-FPM).
Specify backend port or root folder directory.
Copy Nginx configuration into `/etc/nginx/sites-available/`.

Why Use This Tool

Prevent common Nginx misconfigurations like missing `proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For`.
Enable instant HTTPS and modern TLS 1.2/1.3 security ciphers.

Pro Tips

Always test your configuration syntax before restarting Nginx with `sudo nginx -t`.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I test my Nginx configuration before reloading?

Run `sudo nginx -t` in your terminal. If the syntax is valid, safely apply changes using `sudo systemctl reload nginx`.

What headers are required for WebSocket proxying in Nginx?

You must include `proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;` and `proxy_set_header Connection 'upgrade';`.

Nginx Configuration & Virtual Host Generator