haproxy - CLI - Cheatsheet

Validate config

haproxy -c -f $config_file
# e.g. haproxy -c -f haproxy.cfg

Get systemd logs

sudo journalctl -u haproxy --since today --no-pager

Run in foreground for testing and debugging purposes

sudo haproxy -W -db -f $haproxy_cfg
# By default logs output to stdout

References

• Proof of Concept

  • Playground / haproxy · GitLab (opens in a new tab)

• Tutorial

  • The Four Essential Sections of an HAProxy Configuration (opens in a new tab)
  • How to Run HAProxy with Docker (In-Depth Guide) (opens in a new tab)

• Logging

  • HAProxy Logging Configuration Explained: How to Enable and View Log Files (opens in a new tab)

• Config

  • Configuration Manual (opens in a new tab)

• CLI - haproxy

  • HAProxy Enterprise Documentation - Management Guide - 3. Starting HAProxy (opens in a new tab)