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How to set up pfSense HAProxy reverse proxy

Did you know that we can use pfSense and HAProxy to create a reverse proxy solution?

In other words, we can expose internal web servers to the public internet with additional security and control.

In this scenario, HAProxy sits between the internet and the internal web servers. It forwards requests to the appropriate server according to different criteria, like a domain name or URL path.

According to our experts, we can easily set up a pfSense HAProxy reverse proxy with these steps:

1. First, we have to install pfSense and HAProxy on our server. We can do this either via our package manager or by downloading the installation image and booting from it.
2. Next, we have to configure the firewall rules as well as NAT rules in order to forward incoming traffic to the HAProxy service.
3. Now, we have to open the HAProxy configuration file. We have to edit the file to define the frontend and backend servers, the port to listen on, as well as load balancing rules.
4. Then, we have to install SLS/TLS certificates in order to secure the connection between the client and the reverse proxy. We can either use our own certificates or get free SSL/TLS certificates from Let’s Encrypt.
5. Finally, we can test the setup by accessing the internal web server via the reverse proxy. If the above steps are successful, we will be able to access the server using the domain name or URL path configured in HAProxy.

At the end of the day, the pfSense HAProxy reverse proxy is a powerful solution. However, we have to ensure that the setup is secure and properly configured to prevent unauthorized access and other security risks.

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Conclusion

In summary, our Support Techs demonstrated how to set up pfSense HAProxy reverse proxy.