Caddy Reverse Proxy on Ubuntu 24.04 + Support by Cloud Infrastructure

This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for support & maintenance.

The Caddy Reverse Proxy is a powerful, secure, and easy-to-configure solution for managing web traffic between users and backend servers. Acting as an intermediary, the Caddy Reverse Proxy forwards client requests to backend servers, providing benefits like SSL termination, load balancing, and enhanced security. Designed for flexibility and performance, Caddy automates HTTPS setup, making it ideal for developers and organizations needing a reliable reverse proxy solution.

• Automatic HTTPS: Caddy obtains and renews SSL certificates with Lets Encrypt, ensuring secure traffic by default.
• Easy Configuration: The Caddyfile simplifies reverse proxy configuration, allowing for fast setup with minimal scripting.
• Load Balancing: Distributes requests across multiple servers for optimized performance and reliability.
• Flexible Routing: Allows URL path-based routing, ideal for directing specific routes to different backend services.
• HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 Support: Caddy fully supports HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 protocols, enhancing speed and efficiency.
• Header Management: Configure custom headers for security and content control, including setting security headers.
• Rate Limiting: Manage traffic rates to prevent overload and protect backend resources from excessive requests.
• Advanced Logging: Supports detailed access and error logging to monitor traffic and troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Built-in Security Features: Mitigates common vulnerabilities with options for strict security headers and HTTPS enforcement.

• SSL Termination: Offload SSL processing from backend servers, reducing load and simplifying certificate management.
• Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across multiple application servers, improving availability and response times.
• Microservices Routing: Route different URL paths to specific microservices, simplifying architecture management.
• Secure API Gateway: Serve as a secure gateway to internal APIs, adding an extra security layer with Caddys automatic HTTPS.
• Static Site Hosting with Proxy: Host static content while reverse proxying dynamic requests to backend servers.
• Multi-Tenant SaaS Applications: Route users to specific instances or servers based on domain or path rules.

Caddy Reverse Proxy is a flexible alternative to reverse proxies like NGINX, HAProxy, and Traefik, providing ease of configuration, automation, and powerful security features tailored for modern web traffic management.

Disclaimer: Caddy® is a registered trademark of Light Code Labs, LLC and is licensed under Apache License 2.0 license. The license comes with a "no warranty" clause, meaning the software is provided "as-is" without any guarantees or liability for issues that may arise.