This guide will walk you through setting up a web server using NGINX or Apache2 on Ubuntu, including the configuration of custom virtual hosts. Do not attempt to install both Webserver software
Requirements
- Domain setup with an A record pointed to the VPS IP-Adres.
Setting Up NGINX
Install NGINX
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Update the package lists:
sudo apt update -
Install NGINX:
sudo apt install nginx
Configure Virtual Hosts
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Create a directory for your website:
sudo mkdir -p /var/www/your_domain/html -
Assign ownership:
sudo chown -R $USER:$USER /var/www/your_domain/html -
Create a configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/your_domain -
Add server block configuration in the file. Replace 'your_domain' with your actual domain name.
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Enable the file by creating a link to the sites-enabled directory:
sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/your_domain /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/ -
Test configuration:
sudo nginx -t -
Reload NGINX:
sudo systemctl reload nginx
Setting Up Apache2
Install Apache2
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Update your package lists:
sudo apt update -
Install Apache2:
sudo apt install apache2
Configure Virtual Hosts
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Create a directory for your site:
sudo mkdir -p /var/www/your_domain -
Grant permissions:
sudo chown -R $USER:$USER /var/www/your_domain -
Create a virtual host file:
sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/your_domain.conf -
Add the virtual host configuration. Be sure to replace 'your_domain' with your actual domain.
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Enable the new site:
sudo a2ensite your_domain.conf -
Disable the default site:
sudo a2dissite 000-default.conf -
Test for configuration errors:
sudo apache2ctl configtest -
Reload Apache2:
sudo systemctl reload apache2
Conclusion
Setting up NGINX or Apache2 with custom virtual hosts on Ubuntu allows you to host multiple websites on a single server. Ensure you replace 'your_domain' with your actual domain name and configure your DNS settings accordingly for your domains to be accessible on the internet.
