{"id":2571,"date":"2022-03-04T19:10:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T12:10:01","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-and-configure-openlitespeed-server-along-with-mariadb-and-php-on-ubuntu-20-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-and-configure-openlitespeed-server-along-with-mariadb-and-php-on-ubuntu-20-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 and Configure OpenLiteSpeed Server along with MariaDB and PHP on Ubuntu 20.04"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<p>OpenLiteSpeed is a powerful and open-source web server that offers high performance, stability, and easy configuration. In this guide, we&#8217;ll walk through the process of installing and configuring OpenLiteSpeed with MariaDB and PHP on Ubuntu 20.04. Whether you&#8217;re using a  or another VPS solution, this setup will ensure your web server is optimized for performance.<\/p>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<p>Before getting started, make sure you have the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An Ubuntu 20.04 server, which could be hosted on a <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">UK Windows VPS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPSVirtual Private Server Hosting<\/a>, or other <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> environment.<\/li>\n<li>Root or sudo privileges on your server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Start by updating your system\u2019s package list to ensure all software is up to date. Run the following commands:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 2: Install OpenLiteSpeed<\/h2>\n<p>OpenLiteSpeed is available from the official LiteSpeed repository. To install it, first add the repository to your system:<\/p>\n<pre><code>wget -O - https:\/\/repo.litespeed.sh | sudo bash<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Next, install OpenLiteSpeed with the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install openlitespeed<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>After installation, start and enable the OpenLiteSpeed service:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl start lsws\r\nsudo systemctl enable lsws<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 3: Install PHP for OpenLiteSpeed<\/h2>\n<p>OpenLiteSpeed works with multiple versions of PHP. You can install PHP 7.4 (or another version if preferred) with the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install lsphp74 lsphp74-mysql lsphp74-curl lsphp74-json lsphp74-xml<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Once installed, configure OpenLiteSpeed to use the installed PHP version. Navigate to the OpenLiteSpeed admin panel at <code>http:\/\/your-server-ip:7080<\/code> and log in with the default credentials:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Username: <code>admin<\/code><\/li>\n<li>Password: <code>123456<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Change the default password and configure the server to use PHP 7.4 by navigating to <strong>Server Configuration<\/strong> &gt; <strong>External App<\/strong> and adding the new PHP version path: <code>\/usr\/local\/lsws\/lsphp74\/bin\/lsphp<\/code>.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 4: Install and Configure MariaDB<\/h2>\n<p>MariaDB is a popular open-source database server. To install it, run the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install mariadb-server<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Once installed, secure the MariaDB installation:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo mysql_secure_installation<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Follow the prompts to set up a root password and remove insecure defaults. Next, create a new database and user for your web applications:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo mysql -u root -p\r\nCREATE DATABASE mydatabase;\r\nCREATE USER 'myuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'mypassword';\r\nGRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON mydatabase.* TO 'myuser'@'localhost';\r\nFLUSH PRIVILEGES;\r\nEXIT;<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 5: Configure OpenLiteSpeed to Serve PHP Pages<\/h2>\n<p>To test if OpenLiteSpeed is properly serving PHP pages, create a simple PHP file in the OpenLiteSpeed web root:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/usr\/local\/lsws\/Example\/html\/info.php<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Add the following PHP code:<\/p>\n<pre><code>&lt;?php\r\nphpinfo();\r\n?&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Save the file and then visit <code>http:\/\/your-server-ip\/info.php<\/code> in your browser. You should see the PHP information page, confirming that PHP is working correctly on your server.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 6: Secure Your OpenLiteSpeed Server<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to secure your server by enabling SSL with Let&#8217;s Encrypt. Install the Certbot tool for Let&#8217;s Encrypt SSL certificates:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install certbot<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Then, generate an SSL certificate for your domain:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo certbot certonly --standalone -d your-domain.com<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>After obtaining the certificate, configure OpenLiteSpeed to use it by navigating to the admin panel and setting up SSL under <strong>Listeners<\/strong>. This will ensure that your server is secure, whether it&#8217;s hosted on a <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/a> or another <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">VPS Windows VPS Servers<\/a> solution.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>By following these steps, you have successfully installed and configured OpenLiteSpeed along with MariaDB and PHP on Ubuntu 20.04. This setup provides a high-performance environment for your web applications, whether you&#8217;re using a  or another VPS hosting solution. OpenLiteSpeed&#8217;s ease of use and performance make it a great choice for modern web hosting.<\/p>\n<footer>\n<p>For more VPS hosting options, visit . They offer a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPSVirtual Private Servers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> solutions tailored to your needs.<\/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. 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 OpenLiteSpeed is a powerful and open-source web server that offers high performance, stability, and easy configuration. 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