Apache2 Default Port & Configuration Guide

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🔌 Default Ports

tcp

HTTP

443

tcp

HTTPS

📦 Installation Command

apt install apache2 apache2-utils

⚙️ Configuration Files

/etc/apache2/apache2.conf
/etc/apache2/ports.conf
/etc/apache2/sites-available/000-default.conf
/etc/apache2/envvars

📂 Default Directories

config: /etc/apache2
data: /var/www/html
logs: /var/log/apache2
sites_available: /etc/apache2/sites-available
sites_enabled: /etc/apache2/sites-enabled
mods_available: /etc/apache2/mods-available
mods_enabled: /etc/apache2/mods-enabled

🔐 Default Credentials

Username:N/A

Password:N/A

💡 No authentication by default. Runs as www-data user.

📌 Dependencies

apache2-binapache2-datassl-cert

⚠️ Conflicts

nginx (port conflict if same ports) Port: nginxPort: lighttpdPort: caddyPort: any service on 80/443

✅ Works With

php-fpmmysqlmariadbcertbotmod_security

🛡️ Security Notes

Disable ServerSignature and ServerTokens, enable mod_security, disable directory listing (Options -Indexes), use mod_evasive for DDoS protection, restrict .htaccess override

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What port does Apache use?

Apache uses port 80 for HTTP and port 443 for HTTPS by default.

Where is Apache config file?

Main config at /etc/apache2/apache2.conf. Sites in /etc/apache2/sites-available/.

Apache vs Nginx which is better?

Nginx excels at static content and reverse proxy. Apache is better for .htaccess and dynamic content.