NGINX /etc/nginx/nginx.conf

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Quick Commands

curl:
curl https://exampleconfig.com/api/v1/config/original/ecf0959e962cce90ce15a0f693d11ecc?hint=nginx.conf
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wget -O nginx.conf https://exampleconfig.com/api/v1/config/original/ecf0959e962cce90ce15a0f693d11ecc?hint=nginx.conf
/etc/nginx/nginx.conf
# /etc/nginx/nginx.conf

user nginx;

# Set number of worker processes automatically based on number of CPU cores.
worker_processes auto;

# Enables the use of JIT for regular expressions to speed-up their processing.
pcre_jit on;

# Configures default error logger.
error_log /var/log/nginx/error.log warn;

# Includes files with directives to load dynamic modules.
include /etc/nginx/modules/*.conf;

# Include files with config snippets into the root context.
include /etc/nginx/conf.d/*.conf;

events {
	# The maximum number of simultaneous connections that can be opened by
	# a worker process.
	worker_connections 1024;
}

http {
	# Includes mapping of file name extensions to MIME types of responses
	# and defines the default type.
	include /etc/nginx/mime.types;
	default_type application/octet-stream;

	# Name servers used to resolve names of upstream servers into addresses.
	# It's also needed when using tcpsocket and udpsocket in Lua modules.
	#resolver 1.1.1.1 1.0.0.1 [2606:4700:4700::1111] [2606:4700:4700::1001];

	# Don't tell nginx version to the clients. Default is 'on'.
	server_tokens off;

	# Specifies the maximum accepted body size of a client request, as
	# indicated by the request header Content-Length. If the stated content
	# length is greater than this size, then the client receives the HTTP
	# error code 413. Set to 0 to disable. Default is '1m'.
	client_max_body_size 1m;

	# Sendfile copies data between one FD and other from within the kernel,
	# which is more efficient than read() + write(). Default is off.
	sendfile on;

	# Causes nginx to attempt to send its HTTP response head in one packet,
	# instead of using partial frames. Default is 'off'.
	tcp_nopush on;


	# Enables the specified protocols. Default is TLSv1 TLSv1.1 TLSv1.2.
	# TIP: If you're not obligated to support ancient clients, remove TLSv1.1.
	ssl_protocols TLSv1.1 TLSv1.2 TLSv1.3;

	# Path of the file with Diffie-Hellman parameters for EDH ciphers.
	# TIP: Generate with: `openssl dhparam -out /etc/ssl/nginx/dh2048.pem 2048`
	#ssl_dhparam /etc/ssl/nginx/dh2048.pem;

	# Specifies that our cipher suits should be preferred over client ciphers.
	# Default is 'off'.
	ssl_prefer_server_ciphers on;

	# Enables a shared SSL cache with size that can hold around 8000 sessions.
	# Default is 'none'.
	ssl_session_cache shared:SSL:2m;

	# Specifies a time during which a client may reuse the session parameters.
	# Default is '5m'.
	ssl_session_timeout 1h;

	# Disable TLS session tickets (they are insecure). Default is 'on'.
	ssl_session_tickets off;


	# Enable gzipping of responses.
	#gzip on;

	# Set the Vary HTTP header as defined in the RFC 2616. Default is 'off'.
	gzip_vary on;


	# Helper variable for proxying websockets.
	map $http_upgrade $connection_upgrade {
		default upgrade;
		'' close;
	}


	# Specifies the main log format.
	log_format main '$remote_addr - $remote_user [$time_local] "$request" '
			'$status $body_bytes_sent "$http_referer" '
			'"$http_user_agent" "$http_x_forwarded_for"';

	# Sets the path, format, and configuration for a buffered log write.
	access_log /var/log/nginx/access.log main;


	# Includes virtual hosts configs.
	include /etc/nginx/http.d/*.conf;
}

How to Install NGINX

Alpine Linux

sudo apk add nginx

Debian

sudo apt update && sudo apt install nginx

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

sudo yum install nginx

Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt install nginx

Configuration File Location

File Path
/etc/nginx/nginx.conf
Directory
/etc/nginx/
Significance
System-wide configuration directory
Description
Files in /etc/ contain system-wide configuration settings that affect all users.

Complete NGINX Configuration Guide

What is nginx.conf?
Get the authentic, unmodified 'nginx.conf' configuration file from a fresh Alpine Linux v3.21 installation. This is the exact default NGINX configuration that ships with the official package, perfect for restoring corrupted configs or understanding baseline settings.
Technical Details
Located at '/etc/nginx/nginx.conf', this 104-line file contains the production-ready directives for HTTP server blocks, SSL/TLS termination, gzip compression, and worker process optimization. Essential for web servers, reverse proxies, load balancers, and API gateways serving millions of requests.
Common Configuration Question
How do you configure NGINX for optimal performance, security, and scalability on Alpine Linux 3.21?
Why Use This Configuration?
This original configuration provides the foundation for high-performance web serving. Includes security headers, SSL best practices, and performance optimizations. Critical for DevOps engineers, system administrators, and web developers building production infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use this nginx.conf file?

Use this original configuration file when you need to restore NGINX to its default state after misconfiguration, during fresh installations, or as a baseline for customization. It's particularly useful for troubleshooting when your current config isn't working properly.

How do I restore NGINX to default settings?

Download this file and replace your current configuration at /etc/nginx/nginx.conf. Make sure to backup your existing configuration first, then restart the NGINX service to apply the changes.

Is this nginx.conf file secure for production use?

This is the factory-default configuration that ships with NGINX on Alpine Linux v3.21. While it provides a secure baseline, you should review and customize security settings based on your specific production requirements and compliance needs.

What's the difference between this and other OS versions?

This configuration is specifically from Alpine Linux v3.21. Different operating systems and versions may have slightly different default settings, security patches, or feature availability. Check the compatibility section above for other OS versions.

Can I use this configuration file for NGINX troubleshooting?

Yes, this original configuration is excellent for troubleshooting. Compare it with your current settings to identify modifications that might be causing issues, or temporarily replace your config with this one to isolate problems.