MCP Academy · Lesson

Run Behind a Reverse Proxy

Terminate TLS and route HTTP to your server.

What a Reverse Proxy Is

A reverse proxy sits in front of your server, taking requests from the internet and quietly forwarding them to your MCP process. 🔀

Why Put One in Front

Your MCP server should focus on logic, not the messy public edge. A proxy handles TLS, routing, and shielding so your code stays simple.

All lessons in this course

  1. Package the Server in Docker
  2. Run Behind a Reverse Proxy
  3. Health Checks & Restarts
  4. Connect Remote Clients
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