Setting Up Apache Web Server from Scratch

This guide explains how to install and configure Apache on a Debian‑based system.

1. Update Your System

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade -y

2. Install Apache

sudo apt install apache2 -y

3. Start and Enable Apache

sudo systemctl start apache2
sudo systemctl enable apache2

4. Verify Apache Is Running

systemctl status apache2

5. Enable the SSL Module

sudo a2enmod ssl
sudo systemctl restart apache2

6. (Optional) Install Certbot for HTTPS

sudo apt install certbot python3-certbot-apache -y

Follow the prompts to secure your server with Let's Encrypt if desired.