Masking the Domain On Our IP

Lecture 411:- Masking the Domain On Our IP

Masking the domain on your IP typically involves setting up a reverse proxy using a web server like NGINX or Apache. The reverse proxy acts as an intermediary between the client and the backend server, allowing you to serve content from your backend server while presenting the domain name you desire.

Here's a general overview of the steps to mask the domain on your IP using NGINX as a reverse proxy:

Step 1: Domain Configuration

Ensure that you have registered the desired domain name and that it is pointing to your server's IP address. You can do this by setting the appropriate DNS records (A record or CNAME record) for your domain.

Step 2: Install NGINX

If you don't have NGINX installed on your server, install it using your package manager. For example, on Ubuntu, you can install NGINX with the following command:

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sudo apt-get install nginx

Step 3: NGINX Configuration

Create a new configuration file for your domain in the /etc/nginx/sites-available/ directory. You can name the file based on your domain name, for example, yourdomain.com.

Edit the configuration file with the following content:

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server {    listen 80;    server_name yourdomain.com www.yourdomain.com;    location / {        proxy_pass http://your-backend-ip:your-backend-port;        proxy_set_header Host $host;        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;    } }

Replace yourdomain.com and www.yourdomain.com with your actual domain names. Also, replace your-backend-ip and your-backend-port with the IP address and port of your backend application or server.

Step 4: Enable the NGINX Configuration

Create a symbolic link to your configuration file in the sites-enabled directory to enable it:

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sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/yourdomain.com /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/

Step 5: Test and Reload NGINX

Test the configuration to ensure there are no syntax errors:

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sudo nginx -t

If the test is successful, reload NGINX to apply the changes:

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sudo systemctl reload nginx

Step 6: Update Firewall (if applicable)

If you have a firewall (e.g., UFW) running on your server, make sure to allow incoming HTTP traffic:

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sudo ufw allow 'Nginx HTTP'

Step 7: Verify the Configuration

Now, when users access yourdomain.com or www.yourdomain.com, NGINX will act as a reverse proxy and serve content from your backend server while masking the IP address. Users will only see the domain name in their browser's address bar.

Keep in mind that if you are using SSL/TLS (HTTPS), you'll need to configure SSL certificates for your domain as well. Additionally, for more advanced configurations, you might need to consider things like caching, load balancing, and security settings based on your specific requirements.

Always make sure to test your setup thoroughly to ensure it's working as expected. Masking the domain on your IP can be a powerful way to present a more user-friendly URL while still serving content from your backend server.