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Setting the X-Forwarded-For header using IBM HTTP Server

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Question

How do I configure IBM HTTP Server to set a header called "X-Forwarded-For" equal to the IP address of the client?

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Document Information

More support for:
IBM HTTP Server

Component:
IHS->IHS.Config->IHS.Headers

Software version:
All Version(s)

Operating system(s):
AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows, z/OS

Document number:
143073

Modified date:
03 March 2025

UID

swg21445012

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