How to Install Apache on VPS

Prerequisites

Before installing Apache, make sure you have:

• SSH access to your VPS
• Root or sudo privileges

Install Apache on Ubuntu/Debian

Connect to your VPS:

ssh hxroot@YOUR_SERVER_IP -p 22

apt update
apt install apache2 -y

Start and Enable Apache

systemctl start apache2
systemctl enable apache2

Configure Firewall

ufw allow 80/tcp
ufw allow 443/tcp

Verify Apache is Running

systemctl status apache2

Visit your server IP in browser - you should see the Apache default page.

Apache Configuration Files

Main config: /etc/apache2/apache2.conf

Sites available: /etc/apache2/sites-available/

Sites enabled: /etc/apache2/sites-enabled/