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Common NGINX Commands

NGINX is a powerful, high-performance web server and reverse proxy used by millions of websites for its efficiency and scalability. Whether you're managing web traffic, acting as a load balancer, or serving static files, mastering basic NGINX commands is essential for smooth operation. This guide will cover some of the most commonly used NGINX commands, helping you manage your server with ease.

1. Starting NGINX

sudo systemctl start nginx

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2. Stopping NGINX

sudo systemctl stop nginx
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3. Restarting NGINX

sudo service nginx restart

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4. Reloading NGINX

sudo systemctl reload nginx

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5. Checking NGINX Status

sudo systemctl status nginx

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Conclusion

These are some of the most commonly used NGINX commands for managing your web server. Mastering these will help you efficiently control and troubleshoot your NGINX installation, ensuring your web services run smoothly.

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