How to Install OpenLiteSpeed on AnonVM

How to Install OpenLiteSpeed on AnonVM

OpenLiteSpeed is the open-source version of the LiteSpeed Web Server, offering high performance, scalability, and security. OpenLiteSpeed can handle high traffic with ease and provides an easy-to-use admin interface for configuration. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the installation of OpenLiteSpeed on your AnonVM VPS or dedicated server.

Prerequisites

Before beginning, ensure you have the following:

  • AnonVM VPS or Dedicated Server with root or sudo privileges.
  • Operating System: This tutorial is compatible with Ubuntu/Debian or CentOS.

Step 1: Update Your System

Start by updating your system to ensure that you have the latest security patches and software updates.

For Ubuntu/Debian-based systems:

 
sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade -y

For CentOS-based systems:

 
sudo yum update -y

Step 2: Install OpenLiteSpeed

For Ubuntu/Debian-based systems:

  1. Download the OpenLiteSpeed package:

     
    wget -O - https://repo.openlitespeed.org | sudo bash

  2. Install OpenLiteSpeed:

     
    sudo apt install openlitespeed -y

  3. Start OpenLiteSpeed:

     
    sudo systemctl start lsws

  4. Enable OpenLiteSpeed to start on boot:

     
    sudo systemctl enable lsws

  5. Verify that OpenLiteSpeed is running:

     
    sudo systemctl status lsws

    The status should show OpenLiteSpeed as active (running).

For CentOS-based systems:

  1. Add the OpenLiteSpeed repository:

     
    sudo rpm -Uvh https://rpms.openlitespeed.org/centos/openlitespeed-repo.rpm

  2. Install OpenLiteSpeed:

     
    sudo yum install openlitespeed -y

  3. Start OpenLiteSpeed:

     
    sudo systemctl start lsws

  4. Enable OpenLiteSpeed to start on boot:

     
    sudo systemctl enable lsws

  5. Verify OpenLiteSpeed is running:

     
    sudo systemctl status lsws

Step 3: OpenLiteSpeed Admin Interface

  1. Default Admin Login: The OpenLiteSpeed WebAdmin console is available on port 7080. You can access it using your server’s IP address:

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    https://your_server_ip:7080

  2. Set a WebAdmin Password: The first time you access the admin interface, you will need to set a password.

    Run the following command to set the password:

     
    sudo /usr/local/lsws/admin/misc/admpass.sh

    You’ll be prompted to enter a username and password for the WebAdmin console.

  3. Access the Admin Interface: Once the password is set, open your web browser and go to:

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    https://your_server_ip:7080

    Log in using the credentials you just set.

Step 4: Configure OpenLiteSpeed for Your Website

Now, let’s configure OpenLiteSpeed to serve your website.

  1. Create a directory for your website:

     
    sudo mkdir -p /var/www/yourdomain.com/public_html

  2. Set permissions for the directory:

     
    sudo chown -R $USER:$USER /var/www/yourdomain.com/public_html sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/yourdomain.com

  3. Create a sample index.html file:

     
    echo "<html> <head><title>Welcome to Your Domain</title></head> <body> <h1>Your domain is working!</h1> </body> </html>" | sudo tee /var/www/yourdomain.com/public_html/index.html

  4. Configure OpenLiteSpeed to serve the website: Open the OpenLiteSpeed WebAdmin console (https://your_server_ip:7080) and follow these steps:

    • Navigate to Virtual Hosts under Configuration.
    • Click Add to create a new virtual host.
    • Set the document root to /var/www/yourdomain.com/public_html.
    • Set the domain to yourdomain.com (or your IP address if you’re not using a domain).
    • Save the virtual host configuration.

  5. Restart OpenLiteSpeed: After creating the virtual host, restart OpenLiteSpeed to apply the changes:

     
    sudo systemctl restart lsws

  6. Test the Website: Open your web browser and visit your server’s IP address or domain:

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    http://your_server_ip/

    You should see the "Your domain is working!" page.

Step 5: Secure Your Website with SSL Using Let’s Encrypt

To enhance the security of your website, it’s recommended to set up SSL using Let’s Encrypt.

  1. Install Certbot for OpenLiteSpeed: For Ubuntu/Debian-based systems:

     
    sudo apt install certbot sudo apt install python3-certbot-openlitespeed -y

    For CentOS-based systems:

     
    sudo yum install certbot sudo yum install python3-certbot-openlitespeed -y

  2. Obtain and install the SSL certificate: Run the following command to automatically install the SSL certificate:

     
    sudo certbot --openlitespeed -d yourdomain.com

    Certbot will automatically configure OpenLiteSpeed to use SSL.

  3. Test SSL configuration: After the certificate is issued, you can access your site securely via HTTPS:

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    https://yourdomain.com

  4. Set up auto-renewal for SSL certificates: Certbot will automatically renew your certificates when they are near expiration. To ensure auto-renewal is enabled, run:

     
    sudo systemctl enable certbot.timer

Step 6: Monitor and Manage OpenLiteSpeed

  1. Check OpenLiteSpeed status:

     
    sudo systemctl status lsws

  2. View OpenLiteSpeed logs:

    • Access logs:
       
      sudo tail -f /usr/local/lsws/logs/access.log
    • Error logs:
       
      sudo tail -f /usr/local/lsws/logs/error.log

  3. Stop, start, or restart OpenLiteSpeed:

    • Stop OpenLiteSpeed:
       
      sudo systemctl stop lsws
    • Start OpenLiteSpeed:
       
      sudo systemctl start lsws
    • Restart OpenLiteSpeed:
       
      sudo systemctl restart lsws

Step 7: Advanced Configuration (Optional)

If you require advanced configuration, such as PHP-FPM setup, caching, or security rules, you can modify settings through the OpenLiteSpeed WebAdmin console. OpenLiteSpeed’s intuitive interface allows you to tweak settings without needing to edit configuration files manually.

Conclusion

You’ve now successfully installed OpenLiteSpeed on your AnonVM server. With its speed, security, and scalability, OpenLiteSpeed is an excellent choice for hosting dynamic and high-traffic websites. By following this guide, you now have a fast, secure, and high-performance web server capable of serving your website in an efficient and optimized manner.

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