Hiawatha is an open-source web server software that is fast, secure, and easy to install. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of installing Hiawatha on macOS using the Terminal.
Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:
Open Terminal on your macOS.
Run the following command to update Homebrew:
brew update
brew install hiawatha
sudo /usr/local/sbin/hiawatha
To verify if the server is running, open your web browser and type http://localhost in the address bar. If Hiawatha has been installed correctly, the default homepage should appear.
To stop the server, press Ctrl+C in the Terminal window.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Hiawatha on macOS using Homebrew. You can now configure Hiawatha as per your needs and host your websites on this fast and secure web server.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
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