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How to Configure and Install Nginx on a VPS


Introduction


Nginx is a powerful and lightweight net server that has won large popularity for its capability to efficaciously handle excessive site visitor loads. VPS deployment and configuration is covered in this tutorial. Your VPS can host websites and programs using Nginx after reading this guide.



Table of Contents:

  • Prerequisites

  • Step 1: Connect to Your VPS

  • Step 2: Update Package Repositories

  • Step 3: Install Nginx

  • Step 4: Configure Firewall Rules

  • Step 5: Test Nginx

  • Step 6: Create a Simple Nginx Configuration

  • Step 7: Enable and Start Nginx

  • Step 8: Access Nginx Web Page

  • Conclusion

Prerequisites

  • A VPS running a Linux distribution (Ubuntu 20.04 used in this tutorial)

  • SSH access to your VPS

  • Basic familiarity with the command line

Step 1: Connect to Your VPS: Open your terminal and use SSH to connect to your VPS:


A Nginx VPS Connect

Step 2: Update Package Repositories: Update the package deal repositories to make certain you have got the most current records about available programs:


A nginx update package

Step 3: Install Nginx: Install Nginx with the help of the package supervisor:


nginx install

Step 4: Configure Firewall rules: Configure the firewall to allow HTTP and HTTPS site visitors:


nginx firewall rules

Step 5: Test Nginx: Verify that Nginx is strolling by having access to your server's IP address in a web browser. You should see the default Nginx welcome page.


Step 6: Create a simple Nginx Configuration: Create a fundamental configuration file in your website:


nginx configuration

Upload the following configuration:


Nginx


nginx

Step 7: Enable and Start Nginx: Enable your site configuration and start Nginx:


start nginx

Step 8: Access Nginx Web Page: Upload your website files to the /var/www/my website directory. You can use scp or rsync for this purpose. Access your website using your domain name or server IP address.



Conclusion

Congratulations! You've efficaciously installed and configured Nginx for your VPS. This tutorial included the essential steps to install a primary Nginx server for hosting websites. You could now explore advanced configurations, SSL/TLS setup, load balancing, and other capabilities that Nginx gives to optimize and protect your internet applications. With Nginx in your toolkit, you are well-equipped to efficiently serve web content and make certain a smooth online experience for your users.

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17-August-2023

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