The Host header: Details you should know when proxying requests

When proxying requests, it&rsquo;s crucial to understand the role of the Host header. This header specifies the target server for a request and can be altered by users to access different resources. The Host Header The Host header in a request indicates the intended server. For example: Host: example.com GET /v1/users The Host Header in Reverse Proxies In reverse proxies, the Host header…