Install Apache on CentOS 8

The Apache® HTTP Server, colloquially called Apache, is a free and open-source cross-platform web server software. Apache is an extremely popular web service that operates a large portion of the websites on the internet. This article describes how to install Apache and open your server’s firewall to allow web traffic through.

Prerequisites

You need a Linux®-based server running CentOS® 8.

Install Apache

Perform the following steps to install Apache:

1. Run the following command to install the Apache web service, which serves as a base for your application:

   dnf -y install @httpd
   

2. Run the following commands to configure Apache to start on boot and update the software firewall:

   systemctl enable --now httpd
   firewall-cmd --add-service={http,https} --permanent
   firewall-cmd --reload
   

You should now be able to navigate your server’s IP address in a browser and see the Apache test page to confirm you’ve configured the server correctly. This page also displays useful information to configure Apache to serve your custom website or application.