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🚀 Setting Up Nginx as a Reverse Proxy for OpenMeter

🛠️ Step 1: Install Nginx​

First, install Nginx on your server:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y nginx

After installation, check if Nginx is running:

sudo systemctl status nginx

If it's not running, start it with:

sudo systemctl start nginx

📜 Step 2: Create a New Nginx Configuration File​

We'll set up a new configuration file for OpenMeter.

sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/openmeter

Now, paste the following configuration inside the file:

server {
    listen 80;
    server_name abc.test.com;

    location / {
        proxy_pass http://localhost:8888;
        proxy_set_header Host $host;
        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
    }
}

🔹 Explanation:

  • listen 80; → Listens for HTTP traffic on port 80.
  • server_name abc.test.com; → Handles requests for abc.test.com.
  • proxy_pass http://localhost:8888; → Forwards requests to OpenMeter running on localhost:8888.
  • proxy_set_header → Ensures proper forwarding of client headers.

🔗 Step 3: Enable the Configuration​

Create a symbolic link to activate the configuration:

sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/openmeter /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/

✅ Step 4: Test & Restart Nginx​

Before restarting Nginx, verify the configuration:

sudo nginx -t

If everything is fine, restart Nginx to apply changes:

sudo systemctl restart nginx

🎯 Step 5: Access OpenMeter via the Domain​

Now, visiting http://abc.test.com should proxy requests to OpenMeter running on http://localhost:8888.

📝 Notes:

  • Make sure OpenMeter is running on port 8888.
  • If you are using a cloud server, update your DNS settings to point abc.test.com to your server's IP.
  • Consider setting up an SSL certificate with Let's Encrypt (certbot) for HTTPS support.

🔥 Now you're all set! Your OpenMeter instance is exposed via Nginx on abc.test.com. 🚀