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Nginx Installation

Nginx Installation

Nginx is a popular open-source web server that can be used to serve static files, dynamic content, and proxy requests to other servers. It is known for its high performance, scalability, and security.

In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Nginx on any VPS.

Prerequisites

Before installing Nginx, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

  • A server with root access
  • A domain name or IP address
  • A web server that can be used to serve static files

Installing Nginx on Ubuntu

To install Nginx on Ubuntu, follow these steps:

Update the package index:

Terminal window
sudo apt update

Install Nginx:

Terminal window
sudo apt install nginx

Start and enable Nginx:

Terminal window
sudo systemctl start nginx
sudo systemctl enable nginx

Verify the installation:

Open your web browser and navigate to http://your_server_ip. You should see the Nginx default welcome page.