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SWAG

A customized version of NGINX named "Secure Web Access Gateway" by Linuxserver.io
06
Jul
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What is a Reverse Proxy? Why Every Homelab Needs One (2026 Guide)

Learn what a reverse proxy is, why every self-hosted homelab should use one, and compare SWAG, Traefik, Caddy, Nginx Proxy Manager, HAProxy and NGINX before choosing the right solution.
12 min read
15
Aug
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How to Harden SWAG Nginx for an A+ Security Rating (2026 Guide)

Stop bots and brute-force attacks. Learn how to enable HSTS, harden Nginx headers, and configure Fail2ban Recidive in SWAG for an A+ security rating.
11 min read
01
May
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CrowdSec & Fail2Ban: Real-Time Threat Defense for SWAG

Stop brute-force attacks and secure your self-hosted apps. Learn to deploy harden SWAG with CrowdSec for an A+ security rating and Zero Trust access.
15 min read
28
Apr
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Self-Hosting SWAG: Deploying Your Reverse Proxy in Docker (2026)

Forget Nginx Proxy Manager. Learn how to set up LinuxServer.io SWAG with CrowdSec, Authelia, and the new Dashboard Mod for a secure, automated reverse proxy stack.
18 min read