Learn how to easily install and configure the Apache web server on an Ubuntu server. This step-by-step guide covers everything from updating your package list to verifying that Apache is running, ensuring your server is ready to host websites efficiently and securely.
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Edited:14-09-2024
Full guide on How to Install Apache on Ubuntu Server
Apache is one of the most widely used web servers in the world, and it is a great option for a VPS running with ubuntu. This guide will walk you through the process of installing Apache on your Ubuntu server
So what you will need:
Ubuntu server (18.04, 20.04, 22.04, or later)
User with sudo privileges (usually hosting providers will give you the root access to the VPS)
SSH access to your server
1- You will need to update the server
The following command will update the server with the latest packages versions on the server
1. sudo apt update
2- Install Apache
You can simply run the following command to install Apache
1. sudo apt install apache2
Verify installation
You can verify your installation if it was successful with the command below and you should see the message “active (running)”: sudo systemctl status apache2
You may need to start Apache following the command:
1. sudo systemctl start apache2
3- Adjust the firewall
The command below will allow the HTTP and the HTTPS traffic on the server:
1. sudo ufw allow 'Apache’
Or:
1. sudo ufw allow 'Apache Full'
Verify firewall status
You can verify the status of the firewall with running the command: sudo ufw status
4- Verify if Apache is running:
Apache has a default page that we can use to test if it is running, usually with http and the server IP we can see it, just type in your browser the following address:
1. http://(your_server_ip)
You can ask your hosting provider to give you the IP of your server, or if you are trying to install Apache locally, you most likely will use the IP: 127.0.0.1
Useful tip
Your local machine can work on 127.0.0.1 or localhost, this basically means the same machine that you are working on
You can check the official Apache website for more details or release versions or any extra documentations:
With Apache installed on your Ubuntu server, you now have a powerful tool for hosting websites and web applications. Whether you are setting up a development environment or preparing a production server, Apache's flexibility and widespread support make it an excellent choice.
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