Master Traefik 3 in 60 min: Best Docker Reverse Proxy
Learn how to set up Traefik v3 as your Docker reverse proxy! This comprehensive guide shows you how to securely expose your Docker services with Let's Encrypt SSL certificates, proper authentication, and best security practices. Perfect for homelab enthusiasts wanting to access their services remotely.
In this tutorial, you'll learn:
• Complete Traefik v3 setup from scratch
• Securing Docker socket with Socket Proxy
• Setting up Let's Encrypt SSL certificates
• Configuring Cloudflare DNS integration
• Adding basic authentication protection
• Understanding routers, middlewares, and services
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro and Describing the Environment
2:45 Supporting Resources
6:08 Traefik, what you need to know
7:04 Traefik Installation Checklist
7:21 Cloudflare Settings
11:06 Preparation and Checks
20:40 Docker and Traefik Preparation
28:15 Starting Socket Proxy
29:26 Traefik Middlewares, Network, and Secrets
31:26 Traefik Docker Compose
41:06 Additional Traefik Middlewares
43:52 Traefik Staging
48:04 Traefik Production
49:52 Random IP scanning my server
53:10 Traefik Dashboard
54:38 Putting Apps Behind Traefik, Troubleshooting, and Next Steps
55:54 Closing Thoughts
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