How to Install NGINX on Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora) Step-by-Step

Understanding NGINX

• 💡 NGINX is a high-performance web server used for hosting websites, acting as a reverse proxy, or for load balancing.

Checking for Existing Installation

• 🔍 Before installing, check if NGINX is already present by typing nginx -v in the terminal.

Installing NGINX

• 💻 For Ubuntu and Debian distributions, use the command sudo apt install nginx.
• 🐧 For Fedora distributions, use the command sudo dnf install nginx.
• ⚠️ If using a different distribution, you'll need to determine the correct installation syntax for your system.

Starting and Verifying NGINX Service

• 🚀 To start the NGINX service, use the command sudo systemctl start nginx.
• ✅ Verify the service status with sudo systemctl status nginx. It should show as active and enabled.
• 📊 You can also confirm the installed NGINX version using nginx -v.

Testing NGINX in Browser

• 🌐 Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost.
• 🎉 A "Welcome to NGINX" page indicates a successful installation and that the web server is running correctly.