📦 Installation Command
Download binary from GitHub or use Docker: docker run -d traefik
Traefik Proxy Ports & Configuration
traefik systemctl: traefik (if installed as service)Modern HTTP reverse proxy and load balancer. Auto-discovery with Docker, K8s, etc.
🔌 Default Ports
80
tcp
HTTP entrypoint
443
tcp
HTTPS entrypoint
8080
tcp
Dashboard/API
⚙️ Configuration Files
/etc/traefik/traefik.yml/etc/traefik/dynamic/
📂 Default Directories
- config:
/etc/traefik (custom) - data:
/var/lib/traefik - logs:
/var/log/traefik - acme:
/etc/traefik/acme.json
🔐 Default Credentials
Username:N/A
Password:N/A
💡 Dashboard has no auth by default! Configure basicAuth middleware.
⚠️ Conflicts
✅ Works With
🛡️ Security Notes
ALWAYS secure dashboard with auth, don't expose dashboard to internet, use HTTPS, enable access logs
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What ports does Traefik use?
Traefik uses 80 (HTTP), 443 (HTTPS), and 8080 (dashboard) by default.
Traefik vs Nginx?
Traefik has auto service discovery for Docker/Kubernetes. Nginx needs manual config.
Where is Traefik config?
Config via traefik.yml or traefik.toml, or dynamic via Docker labels.