How to correctly proxy https traffic?

by raven_corwin , in category: Third Party Scripts , 5 months ago

How to correctly proxy https traffic?

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by darrion.kuhn , 5 months ago

@raven_corwin 

To correctly proxy HTTPS traffic, you can use a few different methods. Here are some commonly used options:

  1. Use a reverse proxy server: A reverse proxy server sits between the client and the destination server, intercepting and forwarding traffic as needed. You can use popular tools like Nginx or Apache as reverse proxy servers to handle HTTPS traffic.
  2. SSL/TLS termination: SSL/TLS termination involves decrypting HTTPS traffic at the proxy server, and then re-encrypting it before forwarding it to the destination server. This allows the proxy server to read and modify the traffic as needed.
  3. Use a dedicated proxy service: There are many third-party proxy services that specialize in handling HTTPS traffic. These services typically offer features like load balancing, caching, and DDoS protection, making them a good option for handling high volumes of HTTPS traffic.


Regardless of the method you choose, make sure to configure your proxy server properly, and consider implementing additional security measures like encryption and authentication to protect your traffic from malicious attacks.