{"id":2237,"date":"2025-12-26T09:25:11","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T03:30:36","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-concrete5-cms-with-apache-and-let-039-s-encrypt-ssl-on-ubuntu-20-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-concrete5-cms-with-apache-and-let-039-s-encrypt-ssl-on-ubuntu-20-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS & VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Concrete5 CMS with Apache and Let's Encrypt SSL on Ubuntu 20.04"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Concrete5 is a powerful and open-source content management system (CMS) designed for users who need a flexible and customizable platform for building websites. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of installing Concrete5 with Apache and securing your site using a free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate. Whether you are hosting the site on a local server or using a , this guide will ensure that your site is secure and fully functional.<\/p>\n

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Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n

Before installing any new software, it is important to update your system to ensure that all packages are up to date. Run the following commands:<\/p>\n

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Keeping your system updated is essential whether you are hosting Concrete5 locally or deploying it on a VPS Windows VPS Servers<\/a> environment.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 2: Install Apache, PHP, and Required Extensions<\/h2>\n
Concrete5 requires Apache as the web server and PHP to run. Install Apache, PHP, and the required PHP extensions using the following command:<\/p>\n
sudo apt install apache2 php libapache2-mod-php php-mysql php-xml php-mbstring php-zip php-gd php-intl php-curl -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
After the installation, enable Apache to start on boot and make sure it\u2019s running:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo systemctl enable apache2\r\nsudo systemctl start apache2\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
This setup provides the necessary environment for running Concrete5, whether you’re using a local server or a Windows VPS hosting UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 3: Install and Configure MySQL<\/h2>\n
Concrete5 requires a database to store its data. Install MySQL with the following command:<\/p>\n
sudo apt install mysql-server -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Once installed, secure the MySQL installation by running:<\/p>\n
sudo mysql_secure_installation<\/code><\/pre>\n
Follow the prompts to secure your database. Then, log in to the MySQL shell:<\/p>\n
sudo mysql -u root -p<\/code><\/pre>\n
Create a database and user for Concrete5:<\/p>\n
\r\nCREATE DATABASE concrete5_db;\r\nCREATE USER 'concrete5_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'yourpassword';\r\nGRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON concrete5_db.* TO 'concrete5_user'@'localhost';\r\nFLUSH PRIVILEGES;\r\nEXIT;\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
This step sets up the database for Concrete5, ensuring it’s ready for installation, whether you’re hosting locally or on a Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/a> server.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 4: Download and Install Concrete5<\/h2>\n
Download the latest version of Concrete5 from the official website. Navigate to the web root directory and download Concrete5 using wget:<\/p>\n
\r\ncd \/var\/www\/html\r\nsudo wget https:\/\/www.concretecms.org\/download_file\/-\/view\/115798\/ -O concrete5.zip\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Extract the downloaded file:<\/p>\n
sudo unzip concrete5.zip<\/code><\/pre>\n
Rename the extracted folder to something simpler (optional):<\/p>\n
sudo mv concrete5-* concrete5<\/code><\/pre>\n
Set the correct ownership of the Concrete5 directory:<\/p>\n
sudo chown -R www-data:www-data \/var\/www\/html\/concrete5<\/code><\/pre>\n
This step prepares Concrete5 for installation, whether you’re deploying it on a local server or on a Windows VPS hosting UK<\/a> environment.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 5: Configure Apache for Concrete5<\/h2>\n
Create a new virtual host file for Concrete5:<\/p>\n
sudo nano \/etc\/apache2\/sites-available\/concrete5.conf<\/code><\/pre>\n
Add the following configuration, replacing your-domain.com<\/code> with your actual domain:<\/p>\n
\r\n\r\n    ServerAdmin admin@your-domain.com\r\n    DocumentRoot \/var\/www\/html\/concrete5\r\n    ServerName your-domain.com\r\n    ServerAlias www.your-domain.com\r\n\r\n    \r\n        Options Indexes FollowSymLinks\r\n        AllowOverride All\r\n        Require all granted\r\n    \r\n\r\n    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}\/error.log\r\n    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}\/access.log combined\r\n\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Enable the site and the Apache rewrite module, then restart Apache:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo a2ensite concrete5.conf\r\nsudo a2enmod rewrite\r\nsudo systemctl restart apache2\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
This configuration ensures that Apache can serve your Concrete5 site, whether you’re hosting it locally or on a Windows VPS hosting UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 6: Complete Concrete5 Installation<\/h2>\n
Open your browser and navigate to http:\/\/your-domain.com<\/code>. You will be guided through the Concrete5 installation process, where you will need to provide the database credentials created earlier and set up your admin account.<\/p>\n
Once completed, Concrete5 will be installed and ready to use, providing a fully functional CMS, whether you’re hosting it on a local server or on a VPS Windows VPS Servers<\/a> platform.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 7: Install Let’s Encrypt SSL<\/h2>\n
To secure your Concrete5 site, you can use Let’s Encrypt to obtain a free SSL certificate. First, install Certbot:<\/p>\n
sudo apt install certbot python3-certbot-apache<\/code><\/<\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n
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Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n
Website:<\/strong> Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n
\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance Windows VPS<\/strong> and Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n
His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, Proxmox VE<\/strong>, Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n
Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. Outside of work, he is dedicated to caring for his children and building a secure future for them.<\/em><\/p>\n
If you are interested in working with him or need expert assistance with your hosting, cloud environment, or server setup, feel free to reach out via Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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