Installing Nginx on Ubuntu 22.04, 20.04, and CentOS

A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction:

Nginx, a powerful and efficient web server, is widely used to serve web content, handle reverse proxying, and more. This guide will walk you through the installation process of Nginx on Ubuntu 22.04, 20.04, and CentOS.

1. Installing Nginx on Ubuntu 22.04:

Step 1: Update Package Index:

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install Nginx:

sudo apt install nginx

Step 3: Start Nginx Service:

sudo systemctl start nginx

Step 4: Enable Nginx to Start on Boot:

sudo systemctl enable nginx

2. Installing Nginx on Ubuntu 20.04:

Repeat the steps above for Ubuntu 20.04. Nginx installation process remains the same across Ubuntu versions.

3. Installing Nginx on CentOS:

Step 1: Install the EPEL Repository:

sudo yum install epel-release

Step 2: Install Nginx:

sudo yum install nginx

Step 3: Start Nginx Service:

sudo systemctl start nginx

Step 4: Enable Nginx to Start on Boot:

sudo systemctl enable nginx

By following these steps, you can install Nginx on Ubuntu 22.04, 20.04, and CentOS effectively, providing a robust foundation for hosting your web applications.

Important notes

• After installation, your default web folder will be /var/www/html.
• Your nginx settings will be made from the nginx.conf file under the /etc/nginx/ folder.
• You should use /etc/nginx/sites-available folder for vhost (folder and host structure for your sites) but you should put the symbolic link of the file you created in the other folder in /etc/nginx/sites-enabled folder.