Manage Proxy Host
Manage Proxy Host
Updated on 18 Jan 2024

Step 1: In the WAF Dashboard, select Hosts > Proxy. ChooseCreate Proxy.

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Step 2: Enter the information as instructed.

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  • Enter Source information:

    • Hostname: Enter the domain name
    • Port: Default is 80; if there is an SSL Certificate, you can choose port 443.
  • Enter Destination information:

    • Forward Scheme: Choose http/https
    • Forward Hostname/IP: Enter the Public IP or Domain of the Web Server. If WAF server and Web Server are in the same subnet, you can use the IP Private.
    • Forward Port:: Enter the port used by the Web Server.

    Note: Forward Port is the port opened for connection on the Web Server.

Select additional features based on user needs, such as:

  • Cache Assets:
  • Block Common Exploits
  • Websockets Support

Additionally, select the following information:

  • Rule Set: By default, FPT Cloud WAF's rules set will be applied. Users can add custom rule sets on the "Add New Rule File" screen and select from there.
  • Access List: Add a new access list on the Access List screen to select and apply it to the proxy host.
  • SSL Certificate: Choose the corresponding SSL Certificate for the domain/website. The SSL Certificate needs to be created before selection; if not available, choose None. Userguide FPT WAF 2022 6

Step 3: Select Create Proxy to create the Proxy host