bashApril 26, 2026

Nginx on Ubuntu — install and firewall commands

Copy-paste only: update packages, install Nginx, open UFW for Nginx, check status and reload. Pairs with the full walkthrough post.

#nginx #ubuntu #ufw #linux #devops #bash

Full walkthrough (screenshots and explanations): How to install and configure Nginx on your Linux server.

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# Packages and service
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt install nginx
sudo systemctl status nginx
sudo systemctl reload nginx   # after config edits (e.g. new server blocks)

# Firewall (Ubuntu UFW) — "Nginx Full" = ports 80 + 443
sudo ufw app list
sudo ufw allow 'Nginx Full'
sudo ufw status verbose

# Default layout (reference, not executed)
# Main config:       /etc/nginx/nginx.conf
# Site configs:      /etc/nginx/sites-available/  → symlinked in sites-enabled/
# Default web root:  /var/www/html/

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