diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2e3dacd..dbb977a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ frp is a fast reverse proxy to help you expose a local server behind a NAT or firewall to the internet. As of now, it supports tcp & udp, as well as http and https protocols, where requests can be forwarded to internal services by domain name. -Now it also try to support p2p connect. +Now it also tries to support p2p connect. ## Table of Contents @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Now it also try to support p2p connect. ## Status -frp is under development and you can try it with latest release version. Master branch for releasing stable version when dev branch for developing. +frp is under development, you can try by using the latest release version under the 'master' branch. You can use the 'dev' branch instead for the version in development. **We may change any protocol and can't promise backward compatibility. Please check the release log when upgrading.** @@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ However, we can expose a http or https service using frp. `./frps -c ./frps.ini` -3. Modify frpc.ini, set remote frps's server IP as x.x.x.x, forward dns query request to google dns server `8.8.8.8:53`: +3. Modify frpc.ini, set remote frps's server IP as x.x.x.x, forward dns query request to Google's dns server `8.8.8.8:53`: ```ini # frpc.ini @@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ However, we can expose a http or https service using frp. ### Forward unix domain socket -Using tcp port to connect unix domain socket like docker daemon. +Use tcp port to connect to a unix domain socket (e.g. Docker daemon's socket). Configure frps same as above. @@ -222,7 +222,7 @@ Configure frps same as above. ### Expose a simple http file server -A simple way to visit files in the LAN. +A simple way to browse files in the LAN. Configure frps same as above. @@ -244,7 +244,7 @@ Configure frps same as above. plugin_http_passwd = abc ``` -2. Visit `http://x.x.x.x:6000/static/` by your browser, set correct user and password, so you can see files in `/tmp/file`. +2. Visit `http://x.x.x.x:6000/static/` by your browser, specify correct user and password, so you can see files in `/tmp/file`. ### Enable HTTPS for local HTTP service @@ -272,13 +272,13 @@ Configure frps same as above. ### Expose your service in security -For some services, if expose them to the public network directly will be a security risk. +Some services will be at risk if exposed directly to the public network. -**stcp(secret tcp)** helps you create a proxy avoiding any one can access it. +**stcp(secret tcp)** helps you create a proxy while keeping the service secure. Configure frps same as above. -1. Start frpc, forward ssh port and `remote_port` is useless: +1. Start frpc, forward ssh port and `remote_port` are useless: ```ini # frpc.ini @@ -310,7 +310,7 @@ Configure frps same as above. bind_port = 6000 ``` -3. Connect to server in LAN by ssh assuming that username is test: +3. Connect to server in LAN using ssh assuming that username is test: `ssh -oPort=6000 test@127.0.0.1` @@ -318,7 +318,7 @@ Configure frps same as above. **xtcp** is designed for transmitting a large amount of data directly between two client. -Now it can't penetrate all types of NAT devices. You can try **stcp** if **xtcp** doesn't work. +It can't penetrate all types of NAT devices. You can try **stcp** if **xtcp** doesn't work. 1. Configure a udp port for xtcp: @@ -326,7 +326,7 @@ Now it can't penetrate all types of NAT devices. You can try **stcp** if **xtcp* bind_udp_port = 7001 ``` -2. Start frpc, forward ssh port and `remote_port` is useless: +2. Start frpc, forward ssh port and `remote_port` are useless: ```ini # frpc.ini @@ -358,7 +358,7 @@ Now it can't penetrate all types of NAT devices. You can try **stcp** if **xtcp* bind_port = 6000 ``` -4. Connect to server in LAN by ssh assuming that username is test: +4. Connect to server in LAN using ssh assuming that username is test: `ssh -oPort=6000 test@127.0.0.1` @@ -366,7 +366,7 @@ Now it can't penetrate all types of NAT devices. You can try **stcp** if **xtcp* ### Configuration File -You can find features which this document not metioned from full example configuration files. +You can find features not mentioned in this document from the full example configuration files. [frps full configuration file](./conf/frps_full.ini) @@ -374,7 +374,7 @@ You can find features which this document not metioned from full example configu ### Configuration file template -Configuration file tempalte can be rendered using os environments. Template uses Go's standard format. +Configuration file template can be rendered using os environments. Template uses Go's standard format. ```ini # frpc.ini @@ -402,7 +402,7 @@ All environments has prefix `.Envs`. ### Dashboard -Check frp's status and proxies's statistics information by Dashboard. +Check frp's status and proxies' statistics information by Dashboard. Configure a port for dashboard to enable this feature: @@ -414,15 +414,15 @@ dashboard_user = admin dashboard_pwd = admin ``` -Then visit `http://[server_addr]:7500` to see dashboard, default username and password are both `admin`. +Then visit `http://[server_addr]:7500` to see the dashboard, default username and password are both `admin`. ![dashboard](/doc/pic/dashboard.png) ### Admin UI -Admin UI help you check and manage frpc's configure. +Admin UI help you check and manage frpc's configuration. -Configure a address for admin UI to enable this feature: +Configure an address for admin UI to enable this feature: ```ini [common] @@ -436,11 +436,11 @@ Then visit `http://127.0.0.1:7400` to see admin UI, default username and passwor ### Authentication -`token` in frps.ini and frpc.ini should be same. +`token` in frps.ini and frpc.ini should be equal. ### Encryption and Compression -Defalut value is false, you could decide if the proxy will use encryption or compression: +Default value is false, you could decide if the proxy will use encryption or compression: ```ini # frpc.ini @@ -454,11 +454,11 @@ use_compression = true #### TLS -frp support TLS protocol between frpc and frps since v0.25.0. +frp supports TLS protocol between frpc and frps since v0.25.0. Config `tls_enable = true` in `common` section to frpc.ini to enable this feature. -For port multiplexing, frp send a first byte 0x17 to dial a TLS connection. +For port multiplexing, frp sends a first byte 0x17 to dial a TLS connection. ### Hot-Reload frpc configuration @@ -473,15 +473,15 @@ admin_port = 7400 Then run command `frpc reload -c ./frpc.ini` and wait for about 10 seconds to let frpc create or update or delete proxies. -**Note that parameters in [common] section won't be modified except 'start' now.** +**Note that parameters in [common] section won't be modified except 'start'.** ### Get proxy status from client -Use `frpc status -c ./frpc.ini` to get status of all proxies. You need to set admin port in frpc's configure file. +Use `frpc status -c ./frpc.ini` to get status of all proxies. You need to set admin port in frpc's configuration file. ### Port White List -`allow_ports` in frps.ini is used for preventing abuse of ports: +`allow_ports` in frps.ini is used to prevent abuse of ports: ```ini # frps.ini @@ -493,7 +493,7 @@ allow_ports = 2000-3000,3001,3003,4000-50000 ### Port Reuse -Now `vhost_http_port` and `vhost_https_port` in frps can use same port with `bind_port`. frps will detect connection's protocol and handle it correspondingly. +`vhost_http_port` and `vhost_https_port` in frps can use same port with `bind_port`. frps will detect the connection's protocol and handle it correspondingly. We would like to try to allow multiple proxies bind a same remote port with different protocols in the future. @@ -525,7 +525,7 @@ Using kcp in frp: kcp_bind_port = 7000 ``` -2. Configure the protocol used in frpc to connect frps: +2. Configure the protocol used in frpc to connect to frps: ```ini # frpc.ini @@ -538,7 +538,7 @@ Using kcp in frp: ### Connection Pool -By default, frps send message to frpc for create a new connection to backward service when getting an user request.If a proxy's connection pool is enabled, there will be a specified number of connections pre-established. +By default, frps sends a message to frpc to create a new connection to the backward service when getting a user request. If a proxy's connection pool is enabled, there will be a specified number of connections pre-established. This feature is fit for a large number of short connections. @@ -585,9 +585,9 @@ group_key = 123 Proxies in same group will accept connections from port 80 randomly. -For `tcp` type, `remote_port` in one group shoud be same. +For `tcp` type, `remote_port` in the same group should be same. -For `http` type, `custom_domains, subdomain, locations` shoud be same. +For `http` type, `custom_domains, subdomain, locations` should be same. ### Health Check @@ -597,7 +597,7 @@ Add `health_check_type = {type}` to enable health check. **type** can be tcp or http. -Type tcp will dial the service port and type http will send a http rquest to service and require a 200 response. +Type tcp will dial the service port and type http will send a http request to the service and require a HTTP 200 response. Type tcp configuration: @@ -611,9 +611,9 @@ remote_port = 6000 health_check_type = tcp # dial timeout seconds health_check_timeout_s = 3 -# if continuous failed in 3 times, the proxy will be removed from frps +# if health check failed 3 times in a row, the proxy will be removed from frps health_check_max_failed = 3 -# every 10 seconds will do a health check +# health check every 10 seconds health_check_interval_s = 10 ``` @@ -664,20 +664,20 @@ host_header_rewrite = dev.yourdomain.com header_X-From-Where = frp ``` -Note that params which have prefix `header_` will be added to http request headers. +Note that parameters that have `header_` prefix will be added to http request headers. In this example, it will set header `X-From-Where: frp` to http request. ### Get Real IP #### HTTP X-Forwarded-For -Features for http proxy only. +These features are for http proxy only. -You can get user's real IP from HTTP request header `X-Forwarded-For` and `X-Real-IP`. +You can get the user's real IP from HTTP request header `X-Forwarded-For` and `X-Real-IP`. #### Proxy Protocol -frp support Proxy Protocol to send user's real IP to local service. It support all types without UDP. +frp support Proxy Protocol to send user's real IP to local service. It support all types except UDP. Here is an example for https service: @@ -777,7 +777,7 @@ http_proxy = http://user:pwd@192.168.1.128:8080 ### Range ports mapping -Proxy name has prefix `range:` will support mapping range ports. +Proxy name that has starts with `range:` will support mapping range ports. ```ini # frpc.ini @@ -792,9 +792,9 @@ frpc will generate 8 proxies like `test_tcp_0, test_tcp_1 ... test_tcp_7`. ### Plugin -frpc only forward request to local tcp or udp port by default. +frpc only forwards request to local tcp or udp port by default. -Plugin is used for providing rich features. There are built-in plugins such as `unix_domain_socket`, `http_proxy`, `socks5`, `static_file` and you can see [example usage](#example-usage). +Plugins are used for providing rich features. There are built-in plugins such as `unix_domain_socket`, `http_proxy`, `socks5`, `static_file` and you can see [example usage](#example-usage). Specify which plugin to use by `plugin` parameter. Configuration parameters of plugin should be started with `plugin_`. `local_ip` and `local_port` is useless for plugin. @@ -822,14 +822,14 @@ Interested in getting involved? We would like to help you! * Take a look at our [issues list](https://github.com/fatedier/frp/issues) and consider sending a Pull Request to **dev branch**. * If you want to add a new feature, please create an issue first to describe the new feature, as well as the implementation approach. Once a proposal is accepted, create an implementation of the new features and submit it as a pull request. -* Sorry for my poor english and improvement for this document is welcome even some typo fix. -* If you have some wonderful ideas, send email to fatedier@gmail.com. +* Sorry for my poor English. Improvements for this document are welcome, even some typo fixes. +* If you have great ideas, send an email to fatedier@gmail.com. -**Note: We prefer you to give your advise in [issues](https://github.com/fatedier/frp/issues), so others with a same question can search it quickly and we don't need to answer them repeatly.** +**Note: We prefer you to give your advise in [issues](https://github.com/fatedier/frp/issues), so others with a same question can search it quickly and we don't need to answer them repeatedly.** ## Donation -If frp help you a lot, you can support us by: +If frp helps you a lot, you can support us by: frp QQ group: 606194980