How to Install Nginx Proxy Manager on OpenBSD

Nginx Proxy Manager is a simple reverse proxy server that allows you to manage multiple websites and applications behind a single IP address. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Nginx Proxy Manager on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

• OpenBSD server
• Root access

Step 1: Update the system

Before installing Nginx Proxy Manager, it is essential to update your OpenBSD system packages to their latest versions. Use the following commands to update the system:

# pkg_add -Uu

Step 2: Install required packages

The Nginx Proxy Manager requires the following packages to be installed on your OpenBSD system:

• Node.js
• yarn

Use the following command to install these packages:

# pkg_add node yarn

Step 3: Download and install Nginx Proxy Manager

Use the following commands to download and install the Nginx Proxy Manager:

# mkdir /opt/nginx-proxy-manager
# cd /opt/nginx-proxy-manager
# wget https://github.com/jc21/nginx-proxy-manager/releases/download/v2.10.0/nginx-proxy-manager-openbsd-amd64-2.10.0.tar.gz
# tar xfz nginx-proxy-manager-openbsd-amd64-2.10.0.tar.gz

Step 4: Start the Nginx Proxy Manager

Use the following command to start the Nginx Proxy Manager:

# ./nginx-proxy-manager

Step 5: Access the Nginx Proxy Manager Web Interface

Nginx Proxy Manager web interface runs on port 81 by default. Open your web browser and enter the URL http://<IP_address>:81 to access the Nginx Proxy Manager web interface.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown how to install Nginx Proxy Manager on OpenBSD. You can now use the Nginx Proxy Manager to manage multiple websites and applications behind a single IP address.

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