Common Header

X-Forwarded-For

Purpose: Tracks the originating IP address of the client connecting through the proxy. It is used for logging and implementing IP-based access restrictions, as well as detecting that the software is running behind a proxy.

Configuration: The proxy should append the client’s IP address to the existing list of addresses in this header. This ensures a complete trace of forwarded clients.


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