Caddy Web Server: Automatic HTTPS Server
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Dec 23, 2025 · 15 min read · Introduction: When you deploy a Node.js application to production, you face several challenges: Port Access: Node.js apps run on high ports (3000, 3001, etc.) that require special permissions. HTTP/HTTPS use ports 80 and 443, which only the root use...
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What is IP Filtering? How to Use Allow and Deny Rules
Dec 23, 2025 · 14 min read · Introduction When you deploy a web application, not all traffic is created equal. Some endpoints should only be accessible from your office network. Some admin dashboards should never be accessible from the public internet. Some IP addresses are know...
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Discover Caddy: A Fast and Modern Alternative to Nginx
Dec 23, 2025 · 15 min read · Introduction: The HTTPS Problem That Caddy Solves For years, setting up a web server with HTTPS was a multi-step nightmare: Install Nginx Install Certbot (SSL certificate tool) Run Certbot to get a certificate Configure Nginx to use the certifica...
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How to Implement Rate Limiting for Better Performance
Dec 23, 2025 · 15 min read · Introduction: What is Rate Limiting and Why You Need It Imagine you run a popular website. One day, you notice your server is slowing down dramatically. Traffic is normal, but something's wrong. Investigation reveals that one bot is making 10,000 req...
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How to Set Up Basic Authentication on Your VPS
Dec 23, 2025 · 15 min read · Introduction: What is Basic Authentication and Why You Need It When you deploy a web application, not all content should be publicly accessible. You might have: An admin dashboard that only your team should access A staging environment for testing ...
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How to Configure Security Headers to Protect Your Web Application
Dec 23, 2025 · 11 min read · Introduction: Why Security Headers Matter When you build a web application and deploy it on the internet, you're exposed to various attacks. Hackers use different techniques to steal data, hijack sessions, or redirect users to malicious sites. While ...
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Limiting Request Body / File Upload Size in Caddy
Dec 23, 2025 · 15 min read · Introduction: Why Request Size Limits Matter Imagine you run a file upload service or API. One day, someone uploads a 50 GB file to your server. Your disk fills up instantly. Your server crashes. All your users can't access the service. Or worse: A b...
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