Stop Exposing Ports: Nginx Proxy Manager on Ubuntu Server 24.04

Self-hosting apps is easy… until you’re juggling IPs, ports, and broken SSL. In this video, I walk you through installing and using Nginx Proxy Manager on Ubuntu Server 24.04, showing how to cleanly expose services, add HTTPS with Let’s Encrypt, and manage everything from a simple web UI. Whether you’re new to Linux, building a homelab, or trying to level up real-world infrastructure skills, this guide breaks it down step by step so you can run services the right way without fighting Nginx configs. https://nginxproxymanager.com Rocky Linux Supported by CIQ: https://ciq.com/products/rocky-linux/ CompTIA Linux+ Certifcation Course https://youtu.be/qNxuTRCRjoQ Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe if you enjoyed the video! Also, if you are interested in more Linux content, please consider becoming a channel member so I can continue to produce great content! ✔️RECOMMENDED LINUX BOOKLIST ------------------------------- Linux Pocket Guide: Essential Commands: https://amzn.to/3xGPvsK CompTIA Linux+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide: Exam XK0-004 https://amzn.to/3uQ3wmh 101 Labs - CompTIA Linux+ https://amzn.to/3vtj7rb How Linux Works: What Every Superuser Should Know https://amzn.to/3vrLkOO Linux Bible https://amzn.to/3rwEkPH ✔️SOCIAL NETWORKS ------------------------------- KeepItTechie: https://keepittechie.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeepItTechie Twitter: https://twitter.com/keepittechie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepittechie/ Discord: https://discord.gg/RjZWuyd -------------------------------- ✔️RECORDING EQUIPMENT ------------------------------- Insta360 4K Webcam - https://amzn.to/3RddfgZ Rode Procaster Microphone - https://amzn.to/42RSInF RØDE RØDECaster Duo - https://amzn.to/4ct1T1X Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator - https://amzn.to/4ic7BXv Logitech LED Streaming Light - https://amzn.to/4j7Z8FT -------------------------------- 0:00 – Why Exposing Ports Is a Problem (Intro) 1:11 – What Is Nginx Proxy Manager & Why It Matters 2:02 – Who This Tool Is For (Beginners to Homelabs) 2:45 – Install Options & Documentation Overview 4:14 – Prerequisites, Domains, Docker, and Port 80 Issues 5:36 – Installing Docker Using My Script 7:39 – Creating the Docker Compose Stack 9:09 – First Login & Nginx Proxy Manager UI Tour 12:03 – Creating Your First Proxy Host (Jellyfin Example) 14:49 – Security Tips, Access Lists & SSL Gotchas 16:51 – Final Thoughts: When to Use (and Not Use) NPM 17:45 – Motivation: Why You Belong in Tech