How to Set Up an Nginx Web Server on Debian – Step-by-Step Tutorial

Learn how to set up an Nginx web server on Debian in this complete, step-by-step tutorial. Perfect for beginners who want to host websites or web apps using a fast and secure server. In this video, you’ll learn how to: • Update and prepare your Debian system • Install Nginx using apt • Enable and start the Nginx service • Adjust firewall rules to allow HTTP/HTTPS (UFW or iptables) • Test the default Nginx landing page in your browser • Set up a basic site by editing /var/www/html and Nginx configs • Verify and reload Nginx to apply changes By the end, you’ll have a fully functional Debian web server running Nginx, ready to serve static pages or be expanded on. **Timestamps:** 00:00 Introduction 00:15 Updating Debian system 00:32 Adding User 01:28 Creating Keys 02:15 Securing SSH 03:40 Setting Up A Firewall 04:10 Installing Nginx 04:32 Configuring The Web Server 06:00 Installing SSL Certificates 06:33 Installing And Configuring Fail2Ban 07:15 Disabling Unused Services 07:50 Setting Up Unattended Upgrades #Debian #Nginx #WebServer