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How To Install Nginx on Ubuntu 16.04

Install Nginx on Ubuntu 16.04

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install and configuration of Nginx on your Ubuntu 16.04 server. For those of you who didn’t know, Nginx is a powerful web server software that can be used on your server. It is also known for its high performance and low memory usage which will allow fewer resources to be used while getting the job done efficiently. A popular setup is to use it as a proxy for Apache, which can then serve application requests. That will not be covered in this tutorial, though.

This article assumes you have at least basic knowledge of Linux, know how to use the shell, and most importantly, you host your site on your own VPS. The installation is quite simple and assumes you are running in the root account, if not you may need to add ‘sudo‘ to the commands to get root privileges. I will show you the step-by-step installation of Nginx on a Ubuntu 16.04 server.

Prerequisites

  • A server running one of the following operating systems: Ubuntu 16.04.
  • It’s recommended that you use a fresh OS install to prevent any potential issues.
  • A non-root sudo user or access to the root user. We recommend acting as a non-root sudo user, however, as you can harm your system if you’re not careful when acting as the root.

Install Nginx on Ubuntu 16.04

Step 1. First, let’s start by ensuring your system is up-to-date.

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade

Step 2. Installing Nginx.

Installing the Nginx package on Ubuntu 16.04 (Xenial Xerus) is as easy as running:

apt-get install nginx

After that, run the commands to enable Nginx to automatically startup when your server starts:

sudo systemctl enable nginx
sudo systemctl start nginx

To confirm if the Nginx service is indeed running, use the following command:

sudo systemctl status nginx

You can verify that Nginx is really running by opening your favorite web browser and entering the URL http://your-server's-address, if it is installed, then you will see this:

Install Nginx on Ubuntu 16.04
This example is the default Nginx web page on Ubuntu 16.04

Learn how to use Nginx server blocks here. If you’d like to build out a more complete application stack, check out this article on how to configure a LEMP stack.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Nginx. Thanks for using this tutorial for installing the Nginx web server on your Ubuntu 15.04 system. For additional help or useful information, we recommend you check the official Nginx website.

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r00t

r00t is a seasoned Linux system administrator with a wealth of experience in the field. Known for his contributions to idroot.us, r00t has authored numerous tutorials and guides, helping users navigate the complexities of Linux systems. His expertise spans across various Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian. r00t's work is characterized by his ability to simplify complex concepts, making Linux more accessible to users of all skill levels. His dedication to the Linux community and his commitment to sharing knowledge makes him a respected figure in the field.
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