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To make your application accessible via HTTP and HTTPS, you must set up a reverse proxy:
- Install a Reverse Proxy:
- Caddy is an excellent choice due to its simplicity. Configure it to listen on port 80 and forward traffic to your Node application on port 3000.
- Obtain a Domain Name:
- Integrate services like Route 53 to allocate a domain to your EC2 instance. Define routing rules to connect your domain to the instance IP address.
- Enforce HTTPS:
- Caddy automatically manages SSL certificates, providing an additional layer of security.
- Final Testing:
- Confirm that your application functions correctly over your custom domain using HTTPS.
Running Your Application as a Service with SystemD
To keep your application running in the background: