How to Hide Nginx Version on Linux and Unix | Linux Today

How to Hide Nginx Version on Linux and Unix

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Vivek Gite
Jul 20, 2021

By default, the Nginx version is displayed when you query HTTP headers or errors generated by the Nginx server. This quick guide explains how to hide or remove the Nginx version on Linux or Unix servers without restarting the system.

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Vivek Gite

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