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Install PyroCMS on Ubuntu with Apache: A Step-by-Step Guide

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The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to install PyroCMS, an open-source content management system (CMS) based on the Laravel PHP framework, on Ubuntu Linux. The process involves installing Apache, MariaDB, PHP 7.1 and related modules, setting up a database, downloading and installing PyroCMS, configuring Apache2, and finally configuring the PyroCMS site.

This article explains how to install and use PyroCMS on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support.

PyroCMS is an open-source content management system based on the Laravel PHP framework. It’s designed to make content management more manageable and more intuitive. Apache is a popular web server that is widely used and supported. Installing PyroCMS with Apache on Ubuntu Linux provides a stable and secure environment for managing your website’s content.

Ubuntu Linux is also a popular operating system for web servers, and it’s easy to install and use. By following the steps outlined in the article, you can quickly set up PyroCMS with Apache on Ubuntu Linux and start managing your website’s content with ease.

For more on PyroCMS, please visit its home page.

Install PyroCRM on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support

As described above, PyroCMS is an open-source content management system based on the Laravel PHP framework. Its control panel is built to be simple, clean, and fast for easier content management.

Below is how to install it on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support.

Install Apache

Apache2 HTTP Server is the most popular web server. Install it since PyroCMS needs it.

To install Apache2 HTTP on the Ubuntu server, run the commands below.

sudo apt update
sudo apt install apache2

After installing Apache2, the commands below can stop, start, and enable the Apache2 service to always start up with the server boots.

sudo systemctl stop apache2.service
sudo systemctl start apache2.service
sudo systemctl enable apache2.service

To test the Apache2 setup, open your browser and browse to the server hostname or IP address. You should see the Apache2 default test page, as shown below. When you see that, Apache2 will work as expected.

http://localhost
apache2 ubuntu install

Install MariaDB

MariaDB database server is a great place to start when looking at open-source database servers for PyroCMS. To install MariaDB, run the commands below.

sudo apt-get install mariadb-server mariadb-client

After installing MariaDB, the commands below can stop, start, and enable the service to start when the server boots.

Run these on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

sudo systemctl stop mysql.service
sudo systemctl start mysql.service
sudo systemctl enable mysql.service

Run these on Ubuntu 17.10 and 18.04 LTS

sudo systemctl stop mariadb.service
sudo systemctl start mariadb.service
sudo systemctl enable mariadb.service

After that, run the commands below to secure the MariaDB server by creating a root password and disallowing remote root access.

sudo mysql_secure_installation

When prompted, answer the questions below by following the guide.

  • Enter current password for root (enter for none): Just press the Enter
  • Set root password? [Y/n]: Y
  • New password: Enter password
  • Re-enter new password: Repeat password
  • Remove anonymous users? [Y/n]: Y
  • Disallow root login remotely? [Y/n]: Y
  • Remove test database and access to it? [Y/n]:  Y
  • Reload privilege tables now? [Y/n]:  Y

Type the commands below to log into the MariaDB server to test if MariaDB is installed.

sudo mysql -u root -p

Then, type the password you created above to sign on. If successful, you should see a MariaDB welcome message.

mariadb welcome

Install PHP 7.1 and Related Modules

PHP 7.1 may not be available in Ubuntu default repositories. To install it, you must get it from third-party repositories.

Run the commands below to add the below-party repository to upgrade to PHP 7.1

sudo apt-get install software-properties-common
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ondrej/php

Then update and upgrade to PHP 7.1

sudo apt update

Next, run the commands below to install PHP 7.2 and related modules.

sudo apt install php7.1 libapache2-mod-php7.1 php7.1-common php7.1-sqlite php7.1-curl php7.1-intl php7.1-mbstring php7.1-xmlrpc php7.1-mysql php7.1-gd php7.1-xml php7.1-cli php7.1-zip

After installing PHP 7.1, run the commands below to open the PHP default config file for Apache2.

sudo nano /etc/php/7.1/apache2/php.ini

Then, save the changes on the following lines below in the file. The value below is an ideal setting to apply in your environment.

file_uploads = On
allow_url_fopen = On
memory_limit = 256M
upload_max_filesize = 100M
max_execution_time = 360
date.timezone = America/Chicago

After making the change above, please save the file and close it.

After installing PHP and related modules, you must restart Apache2 to reload PHP configurations.

To restart Apache2, run the commands below

sudo systemctl restart apache2.service

To test PHP 7.2 settings with Apache2, create a phpinfo.php file in the Apache2 root directory by running the commands below

sudo nano /var/www/html/phpinfo.php

Then, type the content below and save the file.

<?php phpinfo( ); ?>

Save the file. Then browse to your server hostname followed by /phpinfo.php

http://localhost/phpinfo.php

You should see the PHP default test page.

PHP 7.2 ubuntu nginx

Create PyroCMS Database

Once you’ve installed all the packages required for PyroCMS to function, continue below to start configuring the servers. First, run the commands below to create a blank PyroCMS database.

To log on to the MariaDB database server, run the commands below.

sudo mysql -u root -p

Then, create a database called pyrodb

CREATE DATABASE pyrodb;

Create a database user called pro user with a new password

CREATE USER 'pyrouser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'new_password_here';

Then, grant the user full access to the database.

GRANT ALL ON pyrodb.* TO 'pyrouser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'user_password_here' WITH GRANT OPTION;

Finally, save your changes and exit.

FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

Download and Install PyroCMS

Run the commands below to install Composer and use it to download PyroCMS content.

sudo curl -sS https://getcomposer.org/installer | sudo php -- --install-dir=/usr/bin --filename=composer
cd /var/www/html/
sudo composer create-project pyrocms/pyrocms

Next, run the commands below to change the root folder permissions.

sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/pyrocms/
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/pyrocms/

Configure Apache2 PyroCMS Site

Finally, configure the Apache2 configuration file for PyroCMS. This file will control how users access PyroCMS content.

Run the commands below to create a new configuration file called pyrocms. conf.

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/pyrocms.conf

Then copy and paste the content below into the file and save it. Replace the highlighted line with your domain name and directory root location.

<VirtualHost *:80>
     ServerAdmin admin@example.com
     DocumentRoot /var/www/html/pyrocms/public
     ServerName example.com

     <Directory /var/www/html/pyrocms/public/>
          Options FollowSymlinks
          AllowOverride All
          Require all granted
     </Directory>

     ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/error.log
     CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/access.log combined

</VirtualHost>

Save the file and exit.

After configuring the VirtualHost above, please enable it by running the commands below.

Enable the PyroCMS Site

After configuring the VirtualHost above, please enable it by running the commands below, then restart the Apache2 server.

sudo a2ensite pyrocms.conf
sudo a2enmod rewrite
sudo systemctl restart apache2.service

Next, open your browser and go to the URL. Type in the database connection info and continue.

pyrocms ubuntu

Then, create the site admin credential and finally install PyroCMS

Enjoy!

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Richard, the owner and lead writer at Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast passionate about simplifying complex IT topics. His years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations have honed his ability to provide practical insights and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He’s deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions. He enjoys watching football, cheering for the Minnesota Vikings, and spending time with his family when he’s not writing or managing Geek Rewind.
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