How To Install Nginx on Ubuntu 16.04

How To Install Nginx on Ubuntu 16.04

How To Install Nginx on Ubuntu 16.04

If you want to serve web pages or run a web application, you'll need a web server. Nginx is a popular open-source web server that is known for its high performance, stability, and low resource usage. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install Nginx on Ubuntu 16.04.

Step 1: Update the Ubuntu Package Repository

Before installing Nginx, it's a good idea to update the Ubuntu package repository to make sure you have the latest software versions. You can do this by running the following command:

sudo apt-get update

Step 2: Install Nginx

Once the package repository is updated, you can install Nginx by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install nginx

During the installation, you'll be asked if you want to start Nginx automatically. Choose "Yes" to make sure Nginx starts whenever you boot your server.

Step 3: Check if Nginx is Running

After the installation is complete, you can check if Nginx is running by accessing your server's IP address in a web browser. If Nginx is running, you should see the default Nginx welcome page.

Step 4: Configure Nginx

By default, Nginx is configured to serve files from the /var/www/html directory. You can create your own website by creating a new configuration file in the /etc/nginx/sites-available directory. Here's an example configuration file:

server {
    listen 80;
    server_name example.com;

    root /var/www/example.com;
    index index.html;

    location / {
        try_files $uri $uri/ =404;
    }
}
    

Save this file as /etc/nginx/sites-available/example.com and create a symbolic link to it in the /etc/nginx/sites-enabled directory:

sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/example.com /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/

Restart Nginx to apply the new configuration:

sudo service nginx restart

You should now be able to access your website by entering your server's IP address or domain name in a web browser.

Conclusion

That's it! You now have Nginx installed and configured on your Ubuntu 16.04 server. You can now serve web pages or run a web application using Nginx.

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