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Configure WAF server connection

Connect the WAF server to the web server​

  • If the web server is in the same VPC as the WAF server on FPT Cloud, ensure the web server belongs to the WAF server's subnet.
  • If the web server is outside the FPT Cloud VPC, the WAF server must connect to the web server via its public IP address.

Add a proxy host to forward requests​

  1. In WAF Dashboard, select Hosts > Proxy, then click Create Proxy.

    Proxy host screen — create new

  2. Enter the configuration details:

    Enter proxy host details

    • Source:
      • Hostname: Enter the domain name.
      • Port: Default is 80; if you have an SSL certificate, use port 443.
    • Destination:
      • Forward Scheme: Choose http or https.
      • Forward Hostname/IP: Enter the public IP or domain of the web server. If the WAF and web server share the same subnet, you can use a private IP.
      • Forward Port: Enter the port used by the web server.
    note

    Forward Port must be an open connection port on the web server.

    • Security: Select the default rule (** CyWAF Rule**) to apply FPT Cloud WAF's optimized rule set.

Add an SSL certificate​

  1. In WAF Dashboard, select SSL Certificates, then click Create SSL Certificates.

    Create SSL certificate — step 1

  2. Enter the details as described in Manage SSL certificates.

    Enter SSL certificate details

Monitor the Dashboard Overview​

After successfully connecting your domain or website to the WAF server, return to the Overview page to monitor WAF server status.

Dashboard Overview