Nginx

Nginx is a high-performance web server and reverse proxy. It serves static files very efficiently, passes requests to PHP or Node.js applications, terminates SSL and can balance traffic across several servers, which is why it runs a large share of busy websites.

How we use Nginx

• Configuring Nginx for Laravel, WordPress, Magento and Node.js applications.
• Setting up HTTPS, HTTP/2 or HTTP/3, compression and browser caching.
• Adding security headers, rate limiting and protection for admin areas.
• Using Nginx as a reverse proxy and load balancer in front of application servers.

When Nginx is the right choice

Nginx is a strong choice on VPS and cloud servers where you control the configuration. On shared hosting such as Hostinger, LiteSpeed is usually provided instead and works with standard .htaccess rules.

Related: Cloud & DevOps, Linux, LiteSpeed. Talk to our team about your project.

Frequently asked questions

Can Nginx use my .htaccess rules?

No. Nginx does not read .htaccess files, so redirects and security rules are converted into its own configuration, which we do during migrations.

Does Nginx improve website speed?

Yes. It serves static files efficiently, supports modern protocols and compression, and can cache pages, all of which help load times.

What is a reverse proxy?

A reverse proxy receives visitors’ requests and forwards them to the application servers behind it, adding SSL, caching, compression and protection on the way.