Nginx Proxy Manager, a popular open-source tool for managing Nginx proxy hosts with a user-friendly interface, has just released version 2.13. The main highlight? After half a decade, users finally get a complete interface overhaul built with React and the modern Tabler UI.
This release replaces the aging Vue-based interface with a React frontend, offering smoother performance, improved responsiveness, and a more consistent user experience. The backend has also undergone a complete refactor — moving from CommonJS to ESM and adopting async/await functions throughout the codebase.
Another major addition is the new setup wizard, which eliminates the need for the old default admin account, as advanced users can still configure initial credentials through environment variables if desired.
Several important security fixes are also included. The update resolves a remote execution vulnerability that could be triggered through malicious email input, and it properly handles uppercase letters in email addresses during setup.
For developers, Nginx Proxy Manager 2.13 replaces ESLint with BiomeJS for linting, delivering faster and more reliable code checks. Plus, the interface now supports syntax highlighting for Nginx and HTML text inputs, making it easier to manage configurations directly from the web UI.
The user experience has also been refined with support for light and dark modes, ensuring a comfortable visual environment for all preferences. Additionally, complete translation support is now available, and the team has provided documentation and example pull requests to assist contributors in localizing the project.
On the backend, Certbot has been upgraded to version 5.1, introducing several improvements to certificate management. The release also adds Hetzner Cloud DNS integration for Certbot, expanding automation options for users hosting on Hetzner. Basic MySQL TLS support has also been added, further enhancing secure connections.
Lastly, it is important to note that there are no database schema changes, no Nginx/OpenResty adjustments, and no template engine modifications. Users can upgrade without disruption; however, they should note that some older DNS plugins may no longer be compatible with the updated Certbot base image.
For more information, see the changelog. For users unsure of how to deploy Nginx Proxy Manager and take advantage of its convenient features, our detailed guide will walk you through each step easily.
