Help & Documentation

Learn how to use BaseFile effectively

Quick Start

Get up and running in minutes

1

Choose a Generator

Select Web Server, Container, System, or Scheduler from the sidebar

2

Configure Options

Fill in the form fields and expand advanced sections as needed

3

Copy & Deploy

Copy the generated config and paste it on your server

Feature Guides

Detailed documentation for each generator

SSL/TLS Setup

Enable HTTPS with automatic certificate configuration

Reverse Proxy

Route traffic to backend applications

Load Balancing

Distribute traffic across multiple servers

Security Headers

Add HSTS, X-Frame-Options, CSP and more

Rate Limiting

Protect against DDoS and abuse

Caching

Configure static file caching for performance

Cron Expression Reference

Common cron schedule expressions - click to copy

Cron Format

┌───────────── minute (0-59)
│ ┌───────────── hour (0-23)
│ │ ┌───────────── day of month (1-31)
│ │ │ ┌───────────── month (1-12)
│ │ │ │ ┌───────────── day of week (0-6)
* * * * *

Frequently Asked Questions

Pro Tips

  • Use Global Context: Set your domain and IP once in the sidebar, and they'll be applied across all generators.

  • Watch Validation: Keep an eye on the validation status. Fix errors before deploying configs.

  • Save Frequently: Save configurations you might need again. They're stored locally and can be exported.

  • Explore Advanced Options: Click the collapsible sections to access powerful features like security hardening and resource limits.