{"id":2414,"date":"2025-04-25T12:37:20","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T18:20:11","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-neos-cms-with-nginx-and-let-039-s-encrypt-ssl-on-rocky-linux-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-neos-cms-with-nginx-and-let-039-s-encrypt-ssl-on-rocky-linux-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 NEOS CMS with Nginx and Let&#039;s Encrypt SSL on Rocky Linux 8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<p><strong>NEOS CMS<\/strong> is an open-source content management system that provides a flexible and powerful framework for building websites. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install NEOS CMS on Rocky Linux 8 using Nginx and securing it with a free SSL certificate from Let&#8217;s Encrypt.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Start by ensuring your system is up to date:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf update -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 2: Install Required Dependencies<\/h2>\n<p>Install necessary packages including PHP, Nginx, and Composer:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf install -y nginx php php-fpm php-cli php-xml php-mbstring php-json composer<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 3: Start and Enable Nginx and PHP-FPM<\/h2>\n<p>Start and enable Nginx and PHP-FPM:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl start nginx\r\nsudo systemctl enable nginx\r\nsudo systemctl start php-fpm\r\nsudo systemctl enable php-fpm<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 4: Download NEOS CMS<\/h2>\n<p>Navigate to the web root directory and download NEOS CMS:<\/p>\n<pre><code>cd \/var\/www\/html\r\ncomposer create-project neos\/neos-base-distribution neos<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 5: Configure Nginx<\/h2>\n<p>Create a new Nginx configuration file for NEOS CMS:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/etc\/nginx\/conf.d\/neos.conf<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Add the following configuration:<\/p>\n<pre><code>server {\r\n        listen 80;\r\n        server_name your_domain.com;  # Replace with your domain\r\n\r\n        root \/var\/www\/html\/neos\/Public;\r\n        index index.php index.html index.htm;\r\n\r\n        location \/ {\r\n            try_files $uri $uri\/ \/index.php?$query_string;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        location ~ \\.php$ {\r\n            include fastcgi_params;\r\n            fastcgi_pass unix:\/var\/run\/php-fpm\/www.sock;  # Adjust for your PHP version\r\n            fastcgi_index index.php;\r\n            fastcgi_param SCRIPT_FILENAME $document_root$fastcgi_script_name;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        location ~ \/\\.ht {\r\n            deny all;\r\n        }\r\n    }<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Replace <code>your_domain.com<\/code> with your actual domain name.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 6: Restart Nginx<\/h2>\n<p>Restart Nginx to apply the changes:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl restart nginx<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 7: Obtain an SSL Certificate<\/h2>\n<p>Use Certbot to obtain a free SSL certificate:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf install certbot python3-certbot-nginx -y\r\nsudo certbot --nginx -d your_domain.com<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Follow the prompts to configure your SSL certificate.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 8: Complete the NEOS CMS Installation<\/h2>\n<p>Open your web browser and navigate to:<\/p>\n<pre><code>https:\/\/your_domain.com<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the NEOS CMS setup.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>You have successfully installed NEOS CMS on Rocky Linux 8 with Nginx and a free SSL certificate from Let&#8217;s Encrypt. This powerful CMS will help you manage your website content effectively.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a reliable hosting solution for your NEOS CMS installation, consider using . With <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong>, you can efficiently host your applications and ensure high performance. Whether you need  or <strong>Windows VPSVirtual Private Servers<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll find a solution that fits your requirements.<\/p>\n<p>For larger deployments or enterprise needs, explore <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS<\/a> or <strong>Virtual Private Server Hosting Windows<\/strong>. Whether you&#8217;re located in the UK, Italy, or elsewhere, <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">UK VPS Windows<\/a> offer reliable hosting options. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> to discover the best hosting solutions for your content management needs.<\/p>\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. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> and <strong>Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, <strong>Proxmox VE<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides <strong>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<p><em>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 NEOS CMS is an open-source content management system that provides a flexible and powerful framework for building websites. 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