From 4e7df766eb71e11fe9d5c79af63fb75921970713 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Adam Outler Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:51:27 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Improve explanation of reverse proxy benefits Clarified the importance of using a reverse proxy for securing API access. --- docs/REVERSE_PROXY.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/REVERSE_PROXY.md b/docs/REVERSE_PROXY.md index 40539e87..0d354ede 100644 --- a/docs/REVERSE_PROXY.md +++ b/docs/REVERSE_PROXY.md @@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ flowchart LR Using a proxy to secure API access with TLS or IP limiting. **Why is this important?** -The backend API (`:20212`) is powerful. The backend has more capabilities than the Web UI which is a safer, and password-protectable interface. By using a reverse proxy to **limit sources** (e.g., allowing only your Home Assistant server's IP), you ensure that only trusted devices can talk to your backend. +The backend API (`:20212`) is powerful—more so than the Web UI, which is a safer, password-protectable interface. By using a reverse proxy to **limit sources** (e.g., allowing only your Home Assistant server's IP), you ensure that only trusted devices can talk to your backend. ```mermaid flowchart LR