How to Limit the HTTP Bandwidth in NGINX | Linux Today

How to Limit the HTTP Bandwidth in NGINX

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Sep 20, 2022

If you have a website that provides downloadable materials like movies, games, etc., or a streaming website, then you need to limit your HTTP bandwidth RIGHT NOW.

Other users can also follow this guide to take the edge off common web attacks like DDOS or save your hosting provider’s bandwidth cap to ensure all the users have a good user experience.

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