{"id":2998,"date":"2023-06-27T16:13:17","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T09:51:22","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:19","slug":"how-to-install-suitecrm-with-nginx-and-free-let-039-s-encrypt-ssl-on-ubuntu-22-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-suitecrm-with-nginx-and-free-let-039-s-encrypt-ssl-on-ubuntu-22-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 SuiteCRM with Nginx and Free Let&#039;s Encrypt SSL on Ubuntu 22.04"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<p>SuiteCRM is a free, open-source customer relationship management software. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install SuiteCRM with Nginx and secure it with a free Let&#8217;s Encrypt SSL certificate on Ubuntu 22.04.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Ensure your system is up-to-date by running the following commands:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 2: Install Nginx Web Server<\/h2>\n<p>Nginx is a fast, lightweight web server. Install it using the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install nginx<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Start and enable Nginx to run on boot:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl start nginx<\/code><\/pre>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl enable nginx<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 3: Install PHP and Required Extensions<\/h2>\n<p>SuiteCRM requires PHP to run. Install PHP along with necessary extensions:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install php-fpm php-mysql php-xml php-mbstring php-zip php-curl php-gd php-imap<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 4: Install MySQL Server<\/h2>\n<p>Install MySQL as the database server for SuiteCRM:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install mysql-server<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>After installation, secure MySQL:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo mysql_secure_installation<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Create a database for SuiteCRM:<\/p>\n<pre><code>\r\n    sudo mysql -u root -p\r\n    CREATE DATABASE suitecrm;\r\n    CREATE USER 'suitecrmuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_password';\r\n    GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON suitecrm.* TO 'suitecrmuser'@'localhost';\r\n    FLUSH PRIVILEGES;\r\n    EXIT;\r\n    <\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 5: Download and Install SuiteCRM<\/h2>\n<p>Download SuiteCRM from the official website:<\/p>\n<pre><code>wget https:\/\/suitecrm.com\/files\/162\/SuiteCRM-7.11\/567\/SuiteCRM-7.11.22.zip<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Unzip the downloaded file and move it to the Nginx web root directory:<\/p>\n<pre><code>\r\n    sudo apt install unzip\r\n    unzip SuiteCRM-7.11.22.zip\r\n    sudo mv SuiteCRM-7.11.22 \/var\/www\/html\/suitecrm\r\n    sudo chown -R www-data:www-data \/var\/www\/html\/suitecrm\r\n    <\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 6: Configure Nginx for SuiteCRM<\/h2>\n<p>Create a new configuration file for SuiteCRM:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/etc\/nginx\/sites-available\/suitecrm<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Add the following configuration:<\/p>\n<pre><code>\r\n    server {\r\n        listen 80;\r\n        server_name your_domain.com;\r\n        root \/var\/www\/html\/suitecrm;\r\n\r\n        index index.php index.html index.htm;\r\n        client_max_body_size 100M;\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\/php7.4-fpm.sock;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        location ~ \/\\.ht {\r\n            deny all;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n    <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Enable the SuiteCRM site and restart Nginx:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo ln -s \/etc\/nginx\/sites-available\/suitecrm \/etc\/nginx\/sites-enabled\/<\/code><\/pre>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl restart nginx<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 7: Secure SuiteCRM with Let&#8217;s Encrypt SSL<\/h2>\n<p>Install Certbot to obtain a free SSL certificate from Let&#8217;s Encrypt:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install certbot python3-certbot-nginx<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Run Certbot to get and install the SSL certificate:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo certbot --nginx -d your_domain.com<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the SSL installation.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 8: Finalize the SuiteCRM Installation<\/h2>\n<p>Open your browser and go to <code>https:\/\/your_domain.com<\/code>. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the SuiteCRM setup.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Congratulations! You have successfully installed SuiteCRM with Nginx and secured it with Let&#8217;s Encrypt SSL on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.<\/p>\n<p>For a reliable and flexible hosting solution, consider using . A <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> is ideal for hosting various applications, including SuiteCRM, with high performance and security. Explore options like  and <strong>Windows VPSVirtual Private Servers<\/strong> for scalable hosting solutions.<\/p>\n<p>If your business requires a more robust setup, consider <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 looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">UK VPS Windows<\/a>, you can trust <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> for reliable and scalable solutions tailored to your needs.<\/p>\n<p>Visit  to learn more about hosting options and find the perfect <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> for your SuiteCRM deployment.<\/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 SuiteCRM is a free, open-source customer relationship management software. 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