Introduction

Apache is one of the most popular web servers used to serve web content on the internet. In this guide, we'll walk through the steps to configure the Apache web server on an Ubuntu or Debian VPS.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure you have:

1. An Ubuntu or Debian VPS
2. SSH access to your VPS

Steps to Configure Apache Web Server

1. Install Apache: Install Apache using the package manager:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install apache2

1. Start Apache: Start the Apache service:

sudo systemctl start apache2

1. Enable Apache: Enable Apache to start at boot:

sudo systemctl enable apache2

1. Adjust Firewall: Allow HTTP and HTTPS traffic through the firewall:

sudo ufw allow 'Apache Full'

1. Test Apache: Open a web browser and visit your server's public IP address to verify that Apache is running.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully configured the Apache web server on your Ubuntu or Debian VPS. You can now start hosting web content on your server using Apache.