Mapping domain using Linode ip address
I have a situation where I am trying to connect a nginx server managed on my device to a subdomain hosted through a third-party registrar with an ip address owned through linode.
I went through the steps of setting up a nginx reverse proxy for this one, which makes the site functional and running on the server where this is set up. However, the site is not accessible on the internet. Any suggestions to address this issue would be appreciated.
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rdaniels
Linode Staff
@browserjungli I'm sorry to hear that you're having some trouble configuring your reverse proxy. You may find the best help on the Nginx forum. That being said, I found a couple of links that my prove helpful during your investigation. You can check them out below, and good luck!
Hi Regina:
Thanks. I checked these two references, and the second one is more in alignment with what I am trying to achieve.
I already have the nginx.conf and filename.conf created similar to what is stated in that forum, and in this article, https://www.techrado.com/how-to-configure-nginx-reverse-proxy-for-nodejs-on-centos/
This works fine for me within the intranet. However, the domain is not accessible on the internet. Unlike the nodejs example, mine is a python server on the localhost port 5000, which is mapped to the domain using the ip address through linode. The python server is running on a local device. Any further suggestion/insight would be appreciated.
Forgot to mention that I have posted on Nginx forum as well, and still waiting to hear.
However, the domain is not accessible on the internet.
This would possibly point to a DNS issue.
Try using an external service like this one to check how the domain resolves externally - it should return your Linode’s public IP.
disclaimer - the app I linked to is my own.
We also might be able to help more if you tell us the domain name you are trying to access this at.