How to Deploy Laravel to VPS
So, you’ve built an amazing Laravel application and you’re ready to deploy it to a VPS. Congratulations! This guide will walk you through the process step by step, so you can get your app up and running smoothly.
Let’s get started!
Step 1: Choose Your VPS Provider
The first step in deploying your Laravel application to a VPS is choosing a VPS provider. There are many options out there, so be sure to do your research and find one that fits your needs and budget.
Popular VPS providers include DigitalOcean, Linode, and Vultr. Once you’ve chosen a provider, sign up for an account and create a new VPS instance.
Step 2: Configure Your VPS
Once you’ve created your VPS instance, you’ll need to configure it for Laravel. Start by SSHing into your VPS using the provided IP address and your login credentials.
Next, update your system and install the necessary software packages, such as PHP, composer, and MySQL. You’ll also need to create a new user for your Laravel application and set up a new database.
Step 3: Clone Your Laravel Application
With your VPS configured, it’s time to clone your Laravel application from your Git repository. Navigate to your web directory and run git clone to pull down your code.
Once your code is cloned, update your .env file with your VPS database credentials and other configuration settings.
Step 4: Install Dependencies
After cloning your application, run composer install to install all of your project dependencies. This will ensure that your app runs smoothly on your VPS.
Don’t forget to run any necessary database migrations and seed your database with test data if needed.
Step 5: Configure Your Web Server
Finally, you’ll need to configure your web server to serve your Laravel application. If you’re using Apache, create a new virtual host file and point it to your Laravel public directory.
If you’re using Nginx, update your server block configuration to serve your Laravel app. Be sure to configure your server to use HTTPS for added security.
Step 6: Test Your Application
With everything set up, it’s time to test your Laravel application on your VPS. Open your web browser and navigate to your VPS IP address or domain name to see your app in action.
Congratulations, you’ve successfully deployed your Laravel application to a VPS!
If you encounter any issues along the way, don’t hesitate to refer to Laravel’s documentation or seek help from the Laravel community.
Happy coding!