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Learn how to configure `NginX` reverse proxy to redirect all incoming requests to the root of your target web. Simplify your URL handling today!
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Setting Up an NginX Reverse Proxy Without Path Forwarding

If you're working with NginX and need to set up a reverse proxy that redirects users to a specific domain while ignoring any additional paths, then you've come to the right place! This can be particularly useful when you want to create a seamless experience for visitors to your site. Let's dive into the problem and its solution.

The Problem

In this scenario, you want NginX to behave in a specific way when handling requests. Here are the key requirements:

When a user visits https://myweb.com, they should be redirected to https://myproxyweb.com.

When a user visits https://myweb.com/foo, they should still be redirected to https://myproxyweb.com, but without adding /foo to the end of the URL.

The default behavior of NginX with the proxy_pass directive tends to append the additional path to the target URL. Therefore, simply using the standard configuration won't yield the desired result, as requests like https://myweb.com/foo would incorrectly redirect to https://myproxyweb.com/foo instead of just https://myproxyweb.com.

The Solution

To achieve the desired redirection, you will need to modify your NginX configuration appropriately. Below is an example configuration that accomplishes this:

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Breakdown of the Configuration

Server Block for myweb.com:

Listen Directive: This tells NginX to listen on port 443 using SSL and HTTP/2.

Server Name: Specifies the domain (myweb.com) that this configuration applies to.

SSL Certificate: Be sure to configure your SSL certificate for secure connections.

Location Block /:

The configuration within this block redirects all requests to the root of myproxyweb.com while preserving any query parameters.

The is_args$args syntax ensures that if there are any parameters, they will be included in the redirect.

Location Block /foo:

This specific block handles requests that include /foo, redirecting them to myproxyweb.com without appending /foo.

Server Block for myproxyweb.com:

Similar to the first block, but it's dedicated to handling requests that reach your proxy server.

Final Touches

SSL Certificate Configuration: Ensure you have your SSL certificates correctly set up in both server blocks to facilitate secure connections.

Testing: Once you've edited the configuration, restart NginX and test the configurations to ensure everything behaves as expected.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can successfully set up an NginX reverse proxy that redirects all requests to the root of your target website, regardless of the path originally requested. This streamlined approach not only improves user experience but also simplifies URL handling on your server. If you have any additional questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out!