How to Install Nginx on Ubuntu 23.10

To install Nginx on Ubuntu 23.10, you can use the apt package manager, which is the default package manager for Ubuntu. Here are the steps:

Step 1 : Update the package list to make sure you have the latest information about available packages:

sudo apt update

Step 2 : Install Nginx:

sudo apt install nginx

Step 3 : After the installation is complete, start the Nginx service:

sudo systemctl start nginx

Step 4 : To enable Nginx to start on boot, use the following command:

sudo systemctl enable nginx

Step 5 : To check the status of the Nginx service, you can use:

sudo systemctl status nginx

Step 6 : Adjust Firewall Settings (if applicable)

If you have a firewall enabled, you may need to allow HTTP (port 80) and HTTPS (port 443) traffic. If you're using UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall), you can enable it with:

sudo ufw allow 'Nginx Full'

Step 7 : Verify the Installation

Open a web browser and enter your server's IP address in the address bar. If Nginx is installed and running successfully, you should see the default Nginx welcome page.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Nginx on Ubuntu 23.10. You can now start configuring Nginx for your specific needs, such as hosting multiple websites or enabling SSL for secure connections.