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How to install Nginx on Ubuntu

Nginx is a fast web server used by many busy sites.

Install

apt update
apt install nginx -y
systemctl enable --now nginx

Test

Open http://YOUR-SERVER-IP in a browser. You should see "Welcome to nginx".

Where files go

• Default website folder: /var/www/html
• Site settings: /etc/nginx/sites-available/

After a change, test and reload:

nginx -t && systemctl reload nginx

Remember to open ports 80 and 443 in your firewall. To add PHP and a database, see install a LAMP stack. Add https with a free certificate from Let's Encrypt or a paid SSL.

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