🛠️ Apache Installation Guide
Apache HTTP Server can be installed easily on most operating systems. Below are the steps for common platforms.
🐧 Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt update
sudo apt install apache2 -y
# Enable SSL and Headers modules for HTTPS support
sudo a2enmod ssl
sudo a2enmod headers
sudo systemctl reload apache2
✅ After installation:
sudo systemctl status apache2
- 🔄 Restart:
sudo systemctl restart apache2 - ⛔ Stop:
sudo systemctl stop apache2 - ▶ Start:
sudo systemctl start apache2
🧱 CentOS/RHEL/Fedora
sudo dnf install httpd -y
Or, if using older versions:
sudo yum install httpd -y
✅ After installation:
sudo systemctl enable httpd
sudo systemctl start httpd
🍏 macOS (via Homebrew)
brew install httpd
To start the service:
sudo apachectl start
🧪 Test Apache: Visit 👉 http://localhost:8080
🪟 Windows
- 📥 Download from: https://www.apachelounge.com/download/
- 📦 Extract and install
- ▶ Start Apache from Command Prompt:
httpd.exe
🔍 Test Apache
Open a browser and go to:
http://localhost
✅ You should see the Apache2 Default Page or "It works!"
💡 Pro Tip: Use which apache2 or which httpd to check the installation path.