How to Install Nginx Proxy Manager on macOS

Nginx Proxy Manager is a web interface for managing Nginx reverse proxy servers. It provides an intuitive and user-friendly interface for configuring and managing Nginx proxies, domains, and SSL certificates.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, we need to install some prerequisites:

• Homebrew
• Docker Desktop

Installation

1. Open Terminal on your macOS computer.

2. Install Node.js by running the following command:

   brew install node
   

3. Clone the Nginx Proxy Manager repository:

   git clone https://github.com/jc21/nginx-proxy-manager.git
   

4. Change into the cloned directory:

   cd nginx-proxy-manager
   

5. Install the dependencies:

   npm install --only=production
   

6. Start the setup:

   npm run setup
   

   You will be prompted with a series of questions to configure your setup. Follow the prompts and enter the appropriate information.

7. Start the server:

   npm run start
   

   The Nginx Proxy Manager web interface should now be accessible from your browser at http://localhost:81.

Configuring Nginx Proxy Manager

Once you have installed and started the Nginx Proxy Manager, you can configure it by following these steps:

1. Open your browser and go to http://localhost:81.

2. Log in using the default credentials:

   • Username: admin@example.com
   • Password: changeme

3. Once you are logged in, you can start configuring your proxies, domains, and SSL certificates.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Nginx Proxy Manager on macOS. You can now manage your Nginx reverse proxy servers using the intuitive web interface.

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