This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Caddy, a fast, open-source web server that can serve static files, reverse proxy, and serve your web applications.
Before installing any new software, it is always recommended to update your system to ensure that you have the latest packages and security patches. You can do this by running the following command:
sudo pacman -Syu
The easiest way to install Caddy on Arch Linux is by using the official AUR package. AUR stands for Arch User Repository, which is a community-driven repository of packages built for Arch Linux.
Run the following command to install Caddy via AUR:
yay -S caddy
Alternatively, you can download a precompiled binary from the official Caddy website and install it manually.
Visit the following link to download Caddy: https://caddyserver.com/download/linux/amd64. Choose the latest version of Caddy by clicking the "Download caddy_xxx_linux_amd64.tar.gz" button.
Once downloaded, extract the archive using the following command:
tar -xzvf caddy_xxx_linux_amd64.tar.gz
The extracted files will be placed in a directory called caddy_xxx_linux_amd64. Move this directory to /usr/local/bin/ with the following command:
sudo mv caddy_xxx_linux_amd64 /usr/local/bin/
Caddy has a simple and straightforward configuration file format. The default configuration file is located at /etc/caddy/Caddyfile, which you can edit and add your site details.
Here is an example of a simple Caddy configuration file that serves a static site:
example.com {
root /var/www/example.com/
}
To test your configuration, use the following command:
sudo caddy validate
If there are errors in your configuration file, the validator will let you know. Once your configuration file is valid, you can run the following command to start caddy:
sudo systemctl start caddy
To enable Caddy to start at boot, use the following command:
sudo systemctl enable caddy
To verify that Caddy is running properly, visit your site in a web browser. If everything is working, you should see your site.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Caddy on Arch Linux.
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