NGINX Proxy Manager & Docker Install Guide

This step-by-step tutorial shows you the easiest and best way to install and configure NGINX Proxy Manager (NPM) using Docker and Docker Compose. 🐳 Stop exposing all your internal services directly to the internet! Learn how to set up a secure, centralized reverse proxy for all your homelab services (like Plex, Nextcloud, and more) with free SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt. NGINX Proxy Manager simplifies managing hostnames, SSL, and subdomains, making your homelab more professional and secure. This guide is perfect for network enthusiasts and anyone starting their homelab journey. We cover creating the docker-compose.yml file, initial setup, connecting to the web UI, and issuing your first HTTPS certificate. ⚡ Domain Names: http://havok.to/namecheap -----DOCKER COMPOSE----- services: app: image: 'docker.io/jc21/nginx-proxy-manager:latest' container_name: nginxproxymanager restart: unless-stopped ports: - '80:80' - '81:81' - '443:443' volumes: - ./data:/data - ./letsencrypt:/etc/letsencrypt -----COMMANDS----- sudo mkdir data sudo mkdir letsencrypt nano docker-compose.yml docker compose up -d -----CREDENTIALS----- Email address: admin@example.com Password: changeme 🎉 SUBSCRIBE: http://havok.tube/subscribe ✅ PARTNER RESOURCES ⚡ TubeBuddy: http://havok.to/tubebuddy ⚡ Stickers: https://havok.to/stickers ⚡ Streamlabs Talk Studio: http://havok.to/talkstudio ⚡ Private Internet Access VPN: https://havok.to/piavpn ⚡ Cloud Storage: http://havok.to/idrive ⚡ Content Manager: http://havok.to/nifty ⚡ Social Media Planner: http://havok.to/vistasocial ⚡ Social Media Scheduling: http://havok.tube/postoplan ⚡ Domain Names: http://havok.to/namecheap ✅ CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/havokgg 🔊 Discord: https://discord.gg/havok 🎮 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/havok 📷 Instagram: https://instagram.com/havokgg 📧 Email: havok@havok.gg ✅ FIRST TIME HERE? Hey there, I'm HAVOK. I've been a content creator since 2013 with a focus on charity and helping influencers build their portfolio within the industry. I am the owner and CEO of Inception Talent (http://inceptiontalent.com) where we help influencers with the business side of content creation. In addition to content creation, I help charities build-up and launch their influencer fundraising programs.