# How to Install Apache on Debian 7

> URL: https://www.atlantic.net/vps-hosting/how-to-install-apache-debian-7/ | Published: 2015-04-23 | Updated: 2024-06-05 | Author: Jose Velazquez

##### Verified and Tested 02/26/15

### Introduction

In this How-To, we will walk you through the install of Apache on Debian 7.

Apache is a web server that is very popular in Linux systems and over the Internet. It is used by many Web Hosting companies worldwide because of its popularity and efficiency in hosting sites over the World Wide Web.

### Prerequisites

A cloud server with Debian already installed.  If you do not have a server already, spin up a new market-leading server from Atlantic.Net in under 30 seconds.

## Install Apache on Debian 7

Install Apache with the following command:

```
sudo apt-get install apache2
```

Start Apache with the following command:

```
service apache2 start
```

Verify if all is working by typing http:// YOUR.IP.ADD.RESS

![Installing Apache on Debian-1](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Installing-Apache-in-Debian-1.jpg)

Congratulations! You have just installed Apache on Debian 7 Cloud Server. Thank you for following along in this How-To, and check back with us for any new updates.

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