{"id":2725,"date":"2025-06-23T03:05:34","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T12:20:09","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:19","slug":"how-to-install-laravel-php-framework-with-nginx-on-ubuntu-22-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-laravel-php-framework-with-nginx-on-ubuntu-22-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS & VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Laravel PHP Framework with Nginx on Ubuntu 22.04"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Laravel<\/strong> is a powerful PHP framework designed for web application development. Combined with Nginx, a high-performance web server, Laravel can be deployed to create robust, scalable web applications. In this guide, we will walk you through how to install Laravel with Nginx on Ubuntu 22.04<\/strong>. Hosting your Laravel application on a will give you the performance, flexibility, and scalability that a VPS server<\/strong> provides, ensuring your application can handle growing traffic and user demand.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Update Your VPS Server<\/h2>\n

Before installing Laravel, make sure your VPS server<\/a> is updated with the latest software packages. Run the following commands to update your system:<\/p>\n

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Using a Windows VPS<\/strong> ensures that your Laravel application runs on a high-performance environment, providing a faster and more reliable experience for your users.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Install Nginx<\/h2>\n
Nginx<\/strong> is a lightweight and efficient web server that will handle HTTP requests for your Laravel application. Install Nginx with the following command:<\/p>\n
sudo apt install nginx -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
After installation, start and enable Nginx to run at boot:<\/p>\n
sudo systemctl enable nginx --now<\/code><\/pre>\n
To verify that Nginx is running, open your browser and visit http:\/\/your-server-ip<\/code>. You should see the default Nginx welcome page.<\/p>\n
Step 3: Install PHP and Required Extensions<\/h2>\n
Laravel is built using PHP, so you’ll need to install PHP and the necessary extensions to ensure proper functionality. Run the following command to install PHP and the required extensions:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo apt install php-fpm php-mysql php-cli php-xml php-mbstring php-zip php-curl php-json php-bcmath -y\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
PHP-FPM (FastCGI Process Manager) will be used by Nginx to process PHP files efficiently.<\/p>\n
Step 4: Install Composer<\/h2>\n
Composer<\/strong> is a dependency manager for PHP and is required to install Laravel. Use the following commands to install Composer on your server:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo apt install curl -y\r\ncurl -sS https:\/\/getcomposer.org\/installer | php\r\nsudo mv composer.phar \/usr\/local\/bin\/composer\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
Verify the installation by checking the Composer version:<\/p>\n
composer --version<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 5: Install Laravel<\/h2>\n
Now that Composer is installed, you can use it to install Laravel. Navigate to the web root directory and create a new Laravel project:<\/p>\n
\r\ncd \/var\/www\/html\r\ncomposer create-project --prefer-dist laravel\/laravel laravel-app\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 6: Set Permissions for Laravel<\/h2>\n
Laravel requires specific ownership and permissions to function correctly. Set the correct permissions with the following commands:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo chown -R www-data:www-data \/var\/www\/html\/laravel-app\r\nsudo chmod -R 755 \/var\/www\/html\/laravel-app\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 7: Configure Nginx for Laravel<\/h2>\n
Next, you’ll need to configure Nginx to serve the Laravel application. Open a new Nginx configuration file:<\/p>\n
sudo nano \/etc\/nginx\/sites-available\/laravel-app<\/code><\/pre>\n
Add the following configuration, replacing your-domain.com<\/code> with your actual domain or IP address:<\/p>\n
\r\nserver {\r\n    listen 80;\r\n    server_name your-domain.com;\r\n    root \/var\/www\/html\/laravel-app\/public;\r\n\r\n    index index.php index.html;\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 snippets\/fastcgi-php.conf;\r\n        fastcgi_pass unix:\/var\/run\/php\/php-fpm.sock;\r\n        fastcgi_param SCRIPT_FILENAME $document_root$fastcgi_script_name;\r\n        include fastcgi_params;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    location ~ \/\\.ht {\r\n        deny all;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    error_log \/var\/log\/nginx\/laravel-error.log;\r\n    access_log \/var\/log\/nginx\/laravel-access.log;\r\n}\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
Save the file and exit the editor. Then, enable the site and restart Nginx:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo ln -s \/etc\/nginx\/sites-available\/laravel-app \/etc\/nginx\/sites-enabled\/\r\nsudo nginx -t\r\nsudo systemctl restart nginx\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 8: Configure Laravel Environment<\/h2>\n
Laravel uses a .env<\/code> file to manage environment-specific settings, such as database connections. Open the .env<\/code> file and configure the database settings:<\/p>\n
sudo nano \/var\/www\/html\/laravel-app\/.env<\/code><\/pre>\n
Update the following lines with your MySQL\/MariaDB database information:<\/p>\n
\r\nDB_DATABASE=laravel_db\r\nDB_USERNAME=laravel_user\r\nDB_PASSWORD=your_password\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
Save the file and exit the editor.<\/p>\n
Step 9: Complete Laravel Installation<\/h2>\n
To finalize the Laravel installation, run the following command to generate an application key:<\/p>\n
php artisan key:generate<\/code><\/pre>\n
Your Laravel installation is now complete. You can access your Laravel application by visiting http:\/\/your-domain.com<\/code> in your web browser.<\/p>\n
Step 10: Optimize Your VPS Server for Laravel<\/h2>\n
To get the best performance out of your Laravel application, hosting it on a  is the optimal choice. A VPS server<\/strong> provides dedicated CPU, memory, and storage resources that ensure your application runs smoothly, even as traffic grows. A VPS also allows for better resource management and the ability to scale your infrastructure as needed, keeping your web application fast and reliable.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
Installing Laravel with Nginx on Ubuntu 22.04 is a powerful combination for developing modern web applications. By hosting your Laravel application on a , you can take advantage of improved performance, scalability, and control, ensuring your application performs optimally as it grows.<\/p>\n
For more information about VPS hosting and optimizing your Laravel setup, visit  today.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n