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Nginx Proxy Manager vs Caddy vs Traefik is mostly a trade-off between GUI simplicity, “it just works” TLS, and automation with Docker labels. This guide compares them in 7 practical dimensions and gives a clear default choice for most beginner homelabs.

Homelab security is mostly about reducing accidental exposure. These 9 practical rules cover the defaults that keep beginners safe: local-only first, no random port forwards, VPN-first remote access, strong auth, updates, backups, and monitoring.