How To Install Apache on Ubuntu 22.04
In this guide, we will explain how to install Apache on Ubuntu 22.04, enabling you to set up a reliable web server for your applications and websites.
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.
This article explains how to install Apache on Ubuntu 22.04.
Prerequisites
Launch the Ubuntu 22.04 instance on Neevcloud
Create a new Domain or subdomain A record that points to your server IP address.
Access the server using 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 -yInstall Apache
Install Apache using the apt package manager
sudo apt-get install apache2 -y
Verify the Installation
Check if Apache was installed correctly by running
sudo apache2 -v
To Start and Enable Apache
Once the Apache is installed, start the Apache service
sudo systemctl start apache2Enable it to start when the system rebooted
sudo systemctl enable apache2
Check the Status
Ensure the server is running smoothly.
sudo systemctl status apache2 
Check Apache default port
To verify that Apache is running on its default port (80), execute the command below
sudo ss -antpl | grep apache
Adjust the Firewall
If you're using UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall), allow Apache traffic.
sudo ufw allow 'Apache'
sudo ufw enable
sudo ufw status
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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