Want to have your own website server without relying on hosting? In this article, you’ll learn how to set up your own web server on a VPS or Dedicated Server using Ubuntu with a combination of Nginx + PHP + MySQL. Perfect for those who just bought a VPS or Dedicated Server from KlikServer!

What Is a Web Server?

A web server is a system that serves website pages to visitors through a browser. To run a website like WordPress, you need three main components:

• Nginx as the web server
• PHP to run website scripts
• MySQL as the website data storage

Let’s start from the beginning!

Step 1: Update the Server

First, log in to your VPS or Dedicated Server via SSH, then run:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

This will make sure your system is up to date.

Step 2: Install Nginx

Run the following command to install Nginx:

sudo apt install nginx -y

Then check if Nginx is active:

sudo systemctl status nginx

If it’s active, you can try opening your server’s IP address in a browser. You should see the default Nginx page.

Step 3: Install MySQL

Now, install the MySQL database:

sudo apt install mysql-server -y

After that, secure the installation:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

Just follow the instructions on screen. You can set a root password and remove the anonymous user.

Step 4: Install PHP and Its Modules

PHP is needed so the server can run websites such as WordPress.

Install it with the command below:

sudo apt install php-fpm php-mysql -y

The php-mysql module is required so PHP can connect to MySQL.

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You have successfully completed the initial VPS setup and installed Nginx! In the next part, we’ll continue to database installation:

Next: How to Configure Nginx