What is a Reverse Proxy?
A reverse proxy is a web server configuration that lets you forward requests under a specific path to an app listening on a specific port rather than having the web server handle the request itself.
You can point an entire domain to the port or enter a specific endpoint (e.g., example.com/endpoint).
Common Reverse Proxy Use Cases:
| Establish a convenient URL to your app |
| Incorporate a script or app directly into your site |
| Serve an app over HTTPS instead of HTTP |
| Point your entire website to an app |
Accessing the Reverse Proxy Interface
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Tip: Reverse proxies are domain-specific, so reverse proxies on other domains will not be displayed. |
Choose the tutorial that reflects your ACC interface type:
Not sure what the difference is? See Which ACC Interface Am I Using?
If you are using the Legacy Interface:
- Log in to the Account Control Center (ACC) at my.pair.com
- In the left sidebar, click Domains
- Then click Manage Your Domain Names
- Click the name of your domain
- Click the Manage Reverse Proxy Map button
If you are using the New ACC Interface:
- Log in to the Account Control Center (ACC) at my.pair.com
- In the top navigation bar, click Domains
- Find your domain name, then click its Edit button
- In the “Overview” section next to Reverse Proxy Mapping, click its Edit button
These steps will take you to the Manage Reverse Proxies interface, where you can create, manage, and delete reverse proxies for this domain.
Adding a Reverse Proxy
Choose the tutorial that reflects your ACC interface type:
Not sure what the difference is? See Which ACC Interface Am I Using?
If you are using the Legacy Interface:
- In the Manage Reverse Proxies interface, find the “Add New Proxy Mapping” section
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Fill out the following information:
End Point Fill out the endpoint field. Leave this blank if you want the reverse proxy to affect the entire domain.
Access your port by appending your endpoint to your domain. Example: domain.com/endpoint.
HTTPS/HTTP Select whether the connection between your app and the proxy should use HTTPS or HTTP. We suggest you consult your app to see which option works best. Port Enter the port you want to map the reverse proxy to.
Choosing HTTP or HTTPS only affects the connection between the app and the proxy. It does not affect the front-end.
- Click the Add New Proxy button
If you are using the New ACC Interface:
- In the Manage Reverse Proxies interface, find the “Add New Proxy Mapping” section
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Fill out the following information:
End Point Fill out the endpoint field. Leave this blank if you want the reverse proxy to affect the entire domain.
Access your port by appending your endpoint to your domain. Example: domain.com/endpoint.
HTTPS/HTTP Select whether the connection between your app and the proxy should use HTTPS or HTTP. We suggest you consult your app to see which option works best.
Choosing HTTP or HTTPS only affects the connection between the app and the proxy. It does not affect the front-end.Port Enter the port you want to map the reverse proxy to.
- Click the Add New Proxy button
Once added, reverse proxies will appear in the Current Reverse Proxies section.
Deleting a Reverse Proxy
Choose the tutorial that reflects your ACC interface type:
Not sure what the difference is? See Which ACC Interface Am I Using?
If you are using the Legacy Interface:
- In the Manage Reverse Proxies interface, find the “Current Reverse Proxies” section
- Find the reverse proxy you’d like to delete
- Toggle the button in the Delete column
- Click the Delete Selected Proxies
If you are using the New ACC Interface:
- In the Manage Reverse Proxies interface, find the “Current Reverse Proxies” section
- Find the reverse proxy you’d like to delete
- Toggle the button in the Delete column
- Click the Delete Selected button
Deleted proxies will disappear from the Current Reverse Proxies section. You may add reverse proxies again by following the instructions in Adding a Reverse Proxy section.