📦 Installation Command
apt install lighttpd
Lighttpd Default Port & Configuration
lighttpd systemctl: lighttpdLightweight, fast web server optimized for high-performance environments. Low memory usage.
🔌 Default Port
80
tcp
HTTP
⚙️ Configuration Files
/etc/lighttpd/lighttpd.conf/etc/lighttpd/conf-available//etc/lighttpd/conf-enabled/
📂 Default Directories
- config:
/etc/lighttpd - data:
/var/www/html - logs:
/var/log/lighttpd
🔐 Default Credentials
Username:N/A
Password:N/A
💡 Runs as www-data user. No default auth.
📌 Dependencies
⚠️ Conflicts
✅ Works With
🛡️ Security Notes
Disable server.tag, enable mod_evasive, configure SSL properly
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lighttpd default port?
Lighttpd uses port 80 for HTTP by default.
When to use Lighttpd?
Lighttpd is ideal for low-resource servers, embedded systems, and high-performance static content serving.
Where is Lighttpd config?
Config file is at /etc/lighttpd/lighttpd.conf.