In the wave of digital operation, an efficient content management system (CMS) like AnQiCMS, combined with modern deployment methods like Docker, has brought great convenience to website operation.However, to provide stable and professional services for these containerized applications deployed externally, the configuration of reverse proxy is indispensable.Reverse proxy not only accurately maps your domain requests to the internal ports of Docker containers, but also plays a key role in providing SSL certificate management, hiding backend service details, and implementing load balancing, thereby enhancing the security and user access experience of the website.

This article will guide you in detail on how to configure reverse proxy for the AnQiCMS Docker container deployed in the 1Panel panel environment from the perspective of a website operator.

Preparation

Before you start configuring the reverse proxy, please make sure that your server environment meets the following conditions:

Your server has successfully installed and run the 1Panel panel.1Panel as a modern server operation and maintenance management panel, provides an intuitive interface to manage Docker containers and website services.

In the 1Panel app store, you have installed OpenResty (or Nginx), which will serve as the core service for our reverse proxy configuration.At the same time, the MySQL database required by AnQiCMS should also be deployed.

The AnQiCMS Docker container has been successfully deployed through the container management feature of 1Panel, and during the deployment process, you specified the external mapping port for the AnQiCMS container (usually the default is 8001).If you deploy multiple AnQiCMS containers on the same server, make sure each container maps to a unique port on the host machine, such as 8001, 8002, and so on.

Configure the reverse proxy in 1Panel

The core goal of configuring reverse proxy for AnQiCMS Docker container is to allow your website visitors to access through a simple domain name (such asyourdomain.comortest.anqicms.com) Directly access AnQiCMS without entering the IP address and port number in the browser address bar.This not only enhances the professional image of the website, but is also extremely beneficial for search engine optimization (SEO).

Please follow the detailed steps to complete the reverse proxy configuration on the 1Panel panel:

First, log in to the management interface of the 1Panel panel using your administrative credentials.

In the navigation menu on the left, find and click“Website”option. This will take you to the core area of website management.

In the website management interface, you will see a“Create website”Button, please click it to start the new website creation wizard.

In the pop-up "Create Website" configuration window, you need to select the type of website. Please choose clearlyReverse Proxy.

Next, fill in the key parameters of the reverse proxy. In“Primary Domain”field, enter the complete domain name you wish to use to access the AnQiCMS website, for exampletest.anqicms.comThis domain should have already been resolved to your server IP address through DNS.

InProxy addressIn the field, enter the local access address and port of the AnQiCMS Docker container on the host machine. Since Docker containers usually run on the local loopback address, and you have mapped the internal port (8001) of the container to a port on the host machine during deployment, therefore, it is usually filled here as127.0.0.1:8001. Please make sure to check the actual port that your AnQiCMS container is mapped to the host. If your container is mapped to port 8002, you should fill in127.0.0.1:8002.

Please carefully check all the information you have filled in, make sure the domain name and proxy address are correct. After confirming that there are no errors, click the button at the bottom of the configuration interface“Confirm”button to complete the creation of the reverse proxy site.

Website access and initialization

After the reverse proxy configuration is successful, your AnQiCMS website can be accessed via the domain name.

Enter the primary domain you just configured in your browser (for examplehttp://test.anqicms.com/If this is your first visit to AnQiCMS, the system will usually guide you through the initialization installation process.Please follow the on-screen prompts to complete the necessary steps such as database connection configuration, creating an administrator account and password, and so on.Once installed, your AnQiCMS website will be able to provide services to the public through the domain name.

The AnQiCMS admin interface is usually accessible by adding a path to your domain/system/such as the pathhttp://test.anqicms.com/system/. You can log in to the background with the administrator account and password set during installation, and start creating, editing, publishing, and optimizing website content.

Summary

By following these steps, you have successfully configured reverse proxy for AnQiCMS Docker container in the 1Panel environment.This configuration not only allows your AnQiCMS website to be accessed through a more professional and memorable domain name, but also lays a solid foundation for subsequent website security, performance optimization, and SEO strategies.As an experienced website operator, making good use of the reverse proxy tool will greatly enhance the overall operation efficiency and user experience of the AnQiCMS website.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why can't the website be accessed after configuring the reverse proxy?

A1: If you encounter issues with the website not being accessible after configuring the reverse proxy, it is recommended that you investigate from several aspects.First, please check if your domain has been correctly resolved to your server IP address by your DNS provider.Next, carefully check the 'Reverse Proxy' configuration of the 'Proxy Address' field in 1Panel, ensuring that the IP address and port number are exactly consistent with the address and port that the AnQiCMS Docker container is actually listening on the host machine, and that the AnQiCMS container itself is in normal running status.In addition, make sure to check the firewall settings of the server, confirm that port 80 (for HTTP access) and port 443 (if HTTPS is enabled) are open to the outside, and are not blocked by any rules.

Q2: How should I configure reverse proxy for multiple AnQiCMS Docker containers?

A2: When you need to run multiple AnQiCMS Docker containers on the same server, each container must be accessed through its unique domain.Therefore, you need to create an independent reverse proxy site for each AnQiCMS container in 1Panel.Each new site will use a different main domain and configure its "proxy address" to127.0.0.1:Add the unique port number that the AnQiCMS container is mapped to on the host. For example, if your first AnQiCMS container is mapped to port 8001, and the second is mapped to port 8002, then the corresponding reverse proxy configuration will point to127.0.0.1:8001and127.0.0.1:8002.

Q3: Use reverse proxy to access AnQiCMS and access directlyIP地址:端口号What are the core differences in access?

A3: The main differences between reverse proxy and direct IP port access are reflected in many aspects.The most significant is that reverse proxy allows you to access the website using more professional and user-friendly domain names, which is crucial for brand building and user memory.Reverse proxy can also provide SSL/TLS encryption (i.e., HTTPS), greatly enhancing the data transmission security of the website.In addition, it hides the real IP address and port of the AnQiCMS container on the backend, enhancing the privacy and security of the website, and it is convenient for you to perform server maintenance, migration, or expansion in the future without affecting the access domain name of the frontend.It is most important to use a domain and HTTPS, which is crucial for search engine optimization (SEO) and helps improve a website's ranking in search results.