Using the reverse proxy technique to link specific domains like foo.de with foo.com
Using the reverse proxy technique to link specific domains like foo.de with foo.com
Good day to you, experts. Hello. If you manage multiple domains like foo.de, foo.net, and foo.com, redirecting foo.de to foo.com is definitely achievable. You want foo.de to stay visible in the browser address bar while the content appears as foo.com/de? Yes, this is possible through a technique often referred to as "URL masquerading."
There are several approaches you can consider. One common method is frame redirection using an iFrame. This involves loading a simple page on foo.de that displays the target page in an invisible full-screen frame. The browser still shows foo.de, but the actual content appears elsewhere. A more advanced option is using a reverse proxy. In this setup, your server handles requests to foo.com/de and serves the content from foo.com directly, making it seem like it comes from foo.de.
Some domain registrars even offer features like "masking forwarding" or "frame forwarding" in their DNS settings. Your server administrator could potentially configure this as well. There are likely multiple implementation options available depending on your setup and needs.
Yes, it's possible. I manage several domains (around ten) that all link to one main site. Reach out to your hosting provider to clarify this, as they usually won't charge you. Also, any records requiring updates are typically outside public control.
Good day, Dutch_Master. Thank you for your prompt response and for sharing your thoughts and experiences. I appreciate your message—it sounds promising. Awesome! I’ll explore it further. By the way, I use a root server managed by a friend, so I might be able to discuss the proxy method as well. Thanks again for your support! Warm regards.
It's possible to set foo.de and foo.com to point to the identical IP address, allowing them to deliver the same website for both domains. You can also configure them to serve different sites under the same IP. Additionally, you can set up a redirect from foo.de to foo.com. This setup is common, though redirects aren't explicitly mentioned.
Hello Eigenvektor, thank you for your prompt response—it's nice to connect. I'm really pleased to hear from you. To sum up, my goal is to own just one fully equipped domain, while the other belongs to a larger project. That being said, I'd like to preserve some work and gather certain resources so that if we don't manage time and effort carefully, the data under foo.de might end up on foo.com. This could also be relevant for the site "foo.com" (for example, foo.com/de). If you're open to it, I'm happy to discuss this further. Looking forward to your thoughts later today. Greetings, update: some thoughts—option a suggests setting up a server at foo.de with proxy to foo.com; option b proposes a different configuration using foo.net. Minimal setup without TLS, etc.