# How To Install Apache on Ubuntu 22.04

Apache HTTP Server, commonly referred to as Apache, is an open-source web server software. It is one of the oldest and most reliable web servers, used to serve web pages to users.

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This article explains how to install Apache on Ubuntu 22.04.

## Prerequisites

* Launch the [Ubuntu 22.04 instance](https://docs.neevcloud.com/neevcloud-products/computes/getting-started-launch-vms) on Neevcloud&#x20;
* Create a new Domain or subdomain A record that points to your server IP address.
* Access the server using [SSH](https://docs.neevcloud.com/neevcloud-products/computes/getting-started-launch-vms#ssh)

Let's follow step by step for a complete Apache installation and basic configuration on Ubuntu 22.04.

## Update && Upgrade the system

First, update your package list to ensure you have the latest information on available packages

```
sudo apt-get update -y
sudo apt-get upgrade -y
```

## Install Apache

Install Apache using the `apt` package manager

```
sudo apt-get install apache2 -y
```

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### Verify the Installation&#x20;

Check if Apache was installed correctly by running

```
sudo apache2 -v
```

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### To Start and Enable Apache

Once the Apache is installed, start the Apache service

```
sudo systemctl start apache2
```

Enable it to start when the system rebooted

```
sudo systemctl enable apache2
```

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### Check the Status

Ensure the server is running smoothly.

```
sudo systemctl status apache2 
```

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### **Check Apache default port**

To verify that Apache is running on its default **port (80)**, execute the command below

```
sudo ss -antpl | grep apache
```

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### Adjust the Firewall

If you're using UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall), allow Apache traffic.

```
sudo ufw allow 'Apache'
sudo ufw enable 
sudo ufw status
```

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### Test the Apache web server

To verify your Apache installation, navigate to `http://your-server-ip` your web browser. If the installation is successful, you will be greeted by the test page.

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