[Bug] BG image upload with reverse proxy

[zerodrivn]

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Describe the bug

Currently there is a bug that no BG can be uploaded with a reverse proxy setup.
When trying to upload a image it ends with 403 error in console output.

Steps to Reproduce

1. setup reverse proxy
2. upload image within given 2MB filesize
3. save settings

Expected behavior

It should upload the image.

Environment

• PegaProx Version: Beta 0.9.2.2
• Installation Method: Automated Installation
• OS: Ubuntu 24.04
• Browser: Chrome latest March update
• Behind Reverse Proxy? nginx reverse proxy
• UI? both

Logs

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Checklist

• I have searched existing issues to make sure this is not a duplicate
• I am using the latest version of PegaProx

[bradyloveland]

I have run into the same issue and was able to get it working using socat, however, websockets and vnc won't work. In fact, I haven't been able to get websockets working consistently using any domain name, or static ip addresses.

[MrMasterbay]

Hi there @zerodrivn @bradyloveland ,

could you please give me an update if that is now working ofr you?

[zerodrivn]

Hi there @zerodrivn @bradyloveland ,

could you please give me an update if that is now working ofr you?

confirmed working, thanks!

[bradyloveland]

Confirmed, it is now working