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Installing FossBilling on Ubuntu 24.04 with Nginx: A Step-by-Step Guide

Master the process of setting up FossBilling alongside Nginx on Ubuntu 24.04, perfect for client management and invoice generation. Dive into this comprehensive installation guide.

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Instructions for Installing FossBilling on Ubuntu 24.04 With Nginx Configuration
Instructions for Installing FossBilling on Ubuntu 24.04 With Nginx Configuration

Installing FossBilling on Ubuntu 24.04 with Nginx: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing and securing FossBilling, a modern open-source billing and client management system, on Ubuntu 24.04 using Nginx.

Step 1: Update the System

Start by updating your Ubuntu system packages:

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Install Nginx, MariaDB, PHP, and necessary PHP extensions:

Step 3: Configure MariaDB

Secure the MariaDB installation and create a database and user for FossBilling:

Follow the prompts to set root password and secure the installation. Then, log in and create the database and user:

In MariaDB shell:

Replace with a strong password.

Step 4: Download and Install FossBilling

Step 5: Configure PHP

Edit PHP-FPM config to increase some limits. Open the config file (change php version if needed):

Set or update these values:

Save and exit.

Restart PHP-FPM:

Step 6: Configure Nginx

Create a new config file for FossBilling:

Paste the following config:

```nginx server { listen 80; server_name yourdomain.com; # Replace with your actual domain or IP

} ```

Activate the config and test Nginx:

If the test is successful, reload Nginx:

Step 7: Complete Installation via Web Interface

  1. Open your browser and navigate to: (or IP address).
  2. The FossBilling installation wizard should appear.
  3. Enter the database details you configured earlier:
  4. Database Name:
  5. Database User:
  6. Password: your_secure_password
  7. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installation.

Step 8: Secure FossBilling (Optional)

After installation, delete the installation directory for security:

You should now have FossBilling installed and configured with Nginx on Ubuntu 24.04.

If you want SSL, consider installing Certbot and enabling HTTPS:

If you need help troubleshooting any step, just ask!

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