{"id":2098,"date":"2025-03-22T02:01:40","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T01:47:02","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-laravel-php-framework-on-almalinux-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-laravel-php-framework-on-almalinux-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Laravel PHP Framework on AlmaLinux 9"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<header>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<section>\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>Laravel is a popular PHP framework designed for web developers who need an elegant, simple, and fast solution for building dynamic web applications. In this guide, we\u2019ll show you how to install the Laravel PHP framework on <strong>AlmaLinux 9<\/strong>. Whether you are hosting your application on a  or any other VPS hosting solution, Laravel provides an efficient environment for web development.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A server running AlmaLinux 9 with root access.<\/li>\n<li>A LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) installed.<\/li>\n<li>A VPS hosting service such as <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">UK Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Before you begin, update your AlmaLinux 9 system by running the following commands:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf update -y\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>This ensures that your server is running the latest packages and security patches, which is important whether you&#8217;re using a <strong>Virtueller Server<\/strong> or a <strong>Windows VPSServer VPS<\/strong> from <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 2: Install Apache, MySQL, and PHP<\/h2>\n<p>Laravel requires a web server, a database, and PHP. Use the following commands to install Apache, MySQL, and PHP on AlmaLinux 9:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf install httpd mysql-server php php-mysqlnd php-xml php-mbstring php-zip php-json php-curl -y\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>After installing, start and enable Apache and MySQL:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl start httpd\r\nsudo systemctl enable httpd\r\nsudo systemctl start mysqld\r\nsudo systemctl enable mysqld\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>With these services running, your server is now ready to handle Laravel. Hosting your Laravel application on a <strong>Windows VPSVirtual Private Server Hosting<\/strong> or <strong>VPS Windows VPS Servers<\/strong> ensures high performance and security.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 3: Install Composer<\/h2>\n<p>Composer is a dependency manager for PHP, and it\u2019s required to install Laravel. Run the following commands to install Composer:<\/p>\n<pre><code>php -r \"copy('https:\/\/getcomposer.org\/installer', 'composer-setup.php');\"\r\nphp composer-setup.php --install-dir=\/usr\/local\/bin --filename=composer\r\nphp -r \"unlink('composer-setup.php');\"\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Verify that Composer is installed by running:<\/p>\n<pre><code>composer --version\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Composer will help manage Laravel dependencies efficiently, especially in a production environment like <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> or other VPS solutions.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 4: Install Laravel<\/h2>\n<p>Now that Composer is installed, use it to install Laravel. First, navigate to your web directory and install Laravel:<\/p>\n<pre><code>cd \/var\/www\/html\r\ncomposer create-project --prefer-dist laravel\/laravel my-laravel-app\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Replace <code>my-laravel-app<\/code> with your preferred project name. This will download and set up Laravel in the specified directory. After installation, set the correct permissions:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo chown -R apache:apache \/var\/www\/html\/my-laravel-app\r\nsudo chmod -R 775 \/var\/www\/html\/my-laravel-app\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>These steps are essential to ensure your Laravel app runs smoothly, especially when using a VPS solution like <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">UK Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 5: Configure Apache for Laravel<\/h2>\n<p>Next, create a virtual host file to configure Apache for your Laravel project:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/etc\/httpd\/conf.d\/laravel.conf\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Add the following configuration:<\/p>\n<pre><code>&lt;VirtualHost *:80&gt;\r\n    ServerName example.com\r\n    DocumentRoot \/var\/www\/html\/my-laravel-app\/public\r\n\r\n    &lt;Directory \/var\/www\/html\/my-laravel-app\/public&gt;\r\n        AllowOverride All\r\n        Require all granted\r\n    &lt;\/Directory&gt;\r\n\r\n    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}\/error.log\r\n    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}\/access.log combined\r\n&lt;\/VirtualHost&gt;\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Save the file and restart Apache:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl restart httpd\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Ensure your domain is correctly set up, and Laravel will now be served through Apache. Whether you&#8217;re using <strong>Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/strong> or other VPS solutions, proper Apache configuration is key to a successful Laravel deployment.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 6: Set Up Laravel Environment<\/h2>\n<p>Laravel\u2019s configuration settings are stored in the <code>.env<\/code> file. Open this file and configure the database settings to match the MySQL database you\u2019ll use:<\/p>\n<pre><code>DB_CONNECTION=mysql\r\nDB_HOST=127.0.0.1\r\nDB_PORT=3306\r\nDB_DATABASE=laravel\r\nDB_USERNAME=laravel_user\r\nDB_PASSWORD=your_password\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Make sure the database and user exist. If you&#8217;re using a <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Virtual Private Server Hosting Windows<\/a> service, these configurations ensure that your Laravel application is secure and efficient.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 7: Finalize the Installation<\/h2>\n<p>Run the following Artisan commands to finalize the installation:<\/p>\n<pre><code>cd \/var\/www\/html\/my-laravel-app\r\nphp artisan key:generate\r\nphp artisan migrate\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>The <code>key:generate<\/code> command will set the application\u2019s encryption key, while <code>migrate<\/code> runs the database migrations. Now your Laravel installation is complete and ready for use, whether hosted on a <strong>UK VPS Windows<\/strong> or any other hosting platform.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>By following these steps, you\u2019ve successfully installed the Laravel PHP framework on AlmaLinux 9. Laravel provides developers with powerful tools to build modern web applications. For reliable hosting solutions, consider using a , offering excellent performance and scalability for your Laravel applications.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<footer>\n<p>For more VPS hosting options, visit .<\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. 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