Install OpenLiteSpeed

OpenLiteSpeed is an optimized open-source web server with some unique features such as Apache-compatible rewrite rules, a built in web-based administration interface, and customized PHP processing optimized for the server. In this guide, we’ll install and configure OpenLiteSpeed on your server, as well as install MariaDB to complete the setup of a web server, dynamic script processor, and database management system. Choose your operating system to get started.

CentOS

7

How To Install the OpenLiteSpeed Web Server on CentOS 7

Learn How To Install the OpenLiteSpeed Web Server on CentOS 7

Ubuntu

22.04

How To Install the OpenLiteSpeed Web Server on Ubuntu 22.04

Learn How To Install the OpenLiteSpeed Web Server on Ubuntu 22.04
20.04

How To Install the OpenLiteSpeed Web Server on Ubuntu 20.04

Learn How To Install the OpenLiteSpeed Web Server on Ubuntu 20.04
18.04

How To Install the OpenLiteSpeed Web Server on Ubuntu 18.04

Learn How To Install the OpenLiteSpeed Web Server on Ubuntu 18.04
14.04

How To Install the OpenLiteSpeed Web Server on Ubuntu 14.04

Learn How To Install the OpenLiteSpeed Web Server on Ubuntu 14.04

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