How do I configure Nginx for WebSocket support?

How do I configure Nginx for WebSocket support?

To configure Nginx for WebSocket support, you need to set up a few directives in your Nginx configuration file.

What specific directives do I need to add?

You should include the 'proxy_pass' directive along with 'proxy_http_version 1.1' and 'proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;'. This allows WebSocket connections.

Can you provide a sample configuration?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

location /ws {
    proxy_pass http://your_backend;
    proxy_http_version 1.1;
    proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
    proxy_set_header Connection "upgrade";
}

Is there anything else I should be aware of?

Make sure to also handle timeouts and keep-alive settings to ensure stable WebSocket connections.