diff --git a/Support/REVERSE-PROXY.md b/Support/REVERSE-PROXY.md
index 45f77fb4..1e6152ff 100644
--- a/Support/REVERSE-PROXY.md
+++ b/Support/REVERSE-PROXY.md
@@ -15,15 +15,8 @@ internet. This guide covers the safe setup.
 
 By default SoulSync does **not** trust proxy headers (so a direct client can't spoof
 its IP or pretend the connection is HTTPS). If you're behind a proxy that
-terminates TLS, opt in by setting this in your `config.json`:
-
-```json
-{
-  "security": {
-    "trust_reverse_proxy": true
-  }
-}
-```
+terminates TLS, turn on **Settings → Security → "Behind a reverse proxy"** and
+**restart SoulSync** (this option applies at startup).
 
 When enabled, SoulSync:
 - trusts `X-Forwarded-For/Proto/Host/Port` from **one** proxy hop (correct client
@@ -116,11 +109,8 @@ Pick one:
   option for internet exposure.
 
   SoulSync can **trust the proxy's authenticated-user header** so the launch PIN is
-  skipped once the proxy has logged you in. Set the header name in `config.json`:
-
-  ```json
-  { "security": { "auth_proxy_header": "Remote-User" } }
-  ```
+  skipped once the proxy has logged you in. Set the header name in **Settings →
+  Security → "Auth proxy user header"** (e.g. `Remote-User`).
 
   > ⚠️ **Only enable this behind a proxy you control that STRIPS any client-supplied
   > copy of that header.** Otherwise a direct visitor could send `Remote-User: admin`
diff --git a/webui/index.html b/webui/index.html
index 0fdd3e47..3d90c7e6 100644
--- a/webui/index.html
+++ b/webui/index.html
@@ -5993,6 +5993,24 @@
                                         Origins (full URL, no trailing slash) allowed to open WebSocket connections to this instance — one per line, or comma-separated. Leave empty for same-origin only (the secure default; works for direct access and most reverse-proxy setups). Add your public domain here if you reach SoulSync via a reverse proxy or custom domain and the WebSocket fails to connect. Use <code>*</code> on its own line to allow any origin (insecure — only do this if you understand why you need it).
                                     </div>
                                 </div>
+
+                                <div class="form-group">
+                                    <label class="toggle-label">
+                                        <input type="checkbox" id="security-trust-proxy">
+                                        <span>Behind a reverse proxy</span>
+                                    </label>
+                                    <div class="setting-help-text">
+                                        Enable only if SoulSync runs behind nginx / Caddy / Traefik that terminates HTTPS. Trusts the proxy's <code>X-Forwarded-*</code> headers, marks the session cookie HTTPS-only, and adds security headers. <strong>Leave OFF for direct or LAN access over http://</strong> — turning it on would make the session cookie HTTPS-only and break plain-HTTP access. <strong>Takes effect after a restart.</strong> See <code>Support/REVERSE-PROXY.md</code>.
+                                    </div>
+                                </div>
+
+                                <div class="form-group">
+                                    <label for="security-auth-proxy-header">Auth proxy user header <span style="opacity:0.6">(optional)</span>:</label>
+                                    <input type="text" id="security-auth-proxy-header" placeholder="Remote-User" autocomplete="off" style="width: 100%; font-family: monospace; font-size: 12px;">
+                                    <div class="setting-help-text">
+                                        If an auth proxy (Authelia / Authentik / oauth2-proxy) logs users in <em>in front of</em> SoulSync, enter the header it sets (e.g. <code>Remote-User</code>) and SoulSync will skip the launch PIN for already-authenticated requests. <strong>Only set this behind a proxy that strips any client-supplied copy of the header</strong> — otherwise it can be spoofed. Leave blank to disable (the default).
+                                    </div>
+                                </div>
                             </div>
 
                             <!-- Discovery Settings -->
diff --git a/webui/static/settings.js b/webui/static/settings.js
index 30288c68..1a1a77ac 100644
--- a/webui/static/settings.js
+++ b/webui/static/settings.js
@@ -1398,6 +1398,12 @@ async function loadSettingsData() {
             const corsField = document.getElementById('security-cors-origins');
             if (corsField) corsField.value = corsOrigins;
 
+            // Reverse-proxy mode + auth-proxy header (default off / empty).
+            const trustProxy = document.getElementById('security-trust-proxy');
+            if (trustProxy) trustProxy.checked = settings.security?.trust_reverse_proxy || false;
+            const authHeader = document.getElementById('security-auth-proxy-header');
+            if (authHeader) authHeader.value = settings.security?.auth_proxy_header || '';
+
             // Check if admin has a PIN set
             const profilesRes = await fetch('/api/profiles');
             const profilesData = await profilesRes.json();
@@ -3146,6 +3152,8 @@ async function saveSettings(quiet = false) {
         security: {
             require_pin_on_launch: document.getElementById('security-require-pin')?.checked || false,
             cors_origins: document.getElementById('security-cors-origins')?.value?.trim() || '',
+            trust_reverse_proxy: document.getElementById('security-trust-proxy')?.checked || false,
+            auth_proxy_header: document.getElementById('security-auth-proxy-header')?.value?.trim() || '',
         }
     };