# How to Install LAMP on Ubuntu 15.10 (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP)

> URL: https://www.atlantic.net/vps-hosting/how-to-install-lamp-ubuntu-15-10-linux-apache-mysql-php/ | Published: 2015-10-22 | Updated: 2026-01-07 | Author: Alexander Wise

##### Verified and Tested 10/22/15

## Introduction

In this how-to we are going to show you how to install a LAMP stack on Ubuntu 15.10.  LAMP is the most common web server configurations on the web. LAMP is made up of 4 parts: Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. LAMP is the foundation for a vast array of web-based software, such as WordPress, Drupal, Joomla and other web-hosting platforms. We will be using Ubuntu 15.10 for our Linux installation in this how-to. Apache is our web server; MySQL is our database management system, and PHP is our scripting language.

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## Prerequisites

A server with Ubuntu 15.10 installed.   If you don’t have a server already, why not spin up an affordable and reliable [VPS](https://www.atlantic.net/vps-hosting/) from Atlantic.Net.

## Installing LAMP on Ubuntu 15.10

Before we get to installing Apache, it’s best that we make sure our system is updated with the following command:

```
sudo apt-get update
```

## Installing Apache on Ubuntu 15.10

Install Apache by running the following command:

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

Hit enter to when it asks “Do you want to continue?” during the install.

After the install, you can check to see if Apache is running by running the command:

```
sudo service apache2 status
```

Also, you can verify if all is working by opening your browser and going to http://youripaddress

> If you do not know your IP address, you can run the following command:
>
> ```
> sudo ifconfig
> ```
>
> ![This is an example of ifconfig that shows the IP address of 10.10.250.35 on eth0](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lampb2.png)
>
> This is an example of ifconfig that shows the IP address of 10.10.250.35 on eth0
>
> In our case, we would put http://10.10.250.35 in our browser’s address bar and get the following page:

 

![The default page for Apache on Ubuntu 15.10](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lampb3.png)

The default page for Apache on Ubuntu 15.10

## Installing MySQL on Ubuntu 15.10

Install MySQL with the following command:

```
sudo apt-get install mysql-server php5-mysql
```

Hit enter to when it asks “Do you want to continue?” during the install.

It will prompt you to enter a MySQL root password during the install. Set any password that you would like. However, It should be a strong password that is hard to break.

![Enter a strong password of your choice](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lampb4.png)

Enter a strong password of your choice

After you enter your MySQL root password, you will need to re-enter it.

![Repeat the password you just entered](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lampb5.png)

Repeat the password you just entered

Continue with the MySQL Security installation with the following command:

```
sudo mysql_secure_installation
```

Note: You will be prompted with a series of questions. Just type N for the change root password since you just set it. For standard installations, the next questions you can hit enter for the default yes response.

![An example mysql_secure_installation after completion.](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lampb6.png)

An example mysql_secure_installation after completion.

You can verify that MySQL is running using the following command:

```
sudo service mysql status
```

## Installing PHP on Ubuntu 15.10

Install PHP with the following command:

```
sudo apt-get install php5
```

Hit enter to when it asks “Do you want to continue?” during the install.

Create a test PHP file called info.php in /var/www/html/. In this how-to, we will be using the text editor nano with the following command:

```
sudo nano /var/www/html/info.php
```

In your text editor insert the following code:

```
<?php
phpinfo();
?>
```

Since we made changes, we need to restart Apache so that the changes take effect:

```
sudo service apache2 restart
```

We can now test your info.php file in your browser by entering the following hyperlink, updated with your IP:

http://youripaddress/info.php

![You info.php page should look similar to this with your server information](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lampb7.png)

Your info.php page should look similar to this with your server information. After verifying that PHP is working, it is a smart idea to remove the info.php file.  Hackers could use this information to plan attacks against you. Remove it with the following command:

```
sudo rm /var/www/html/info.php
```

 

Congratulations! You have just installed LAMP on your Ubuntu 15.10 Server. Thank you for following along this how-to, we hoped you have enjoyed it. Please check back here for more updates, other interesting posts like [LAMP vs. LEMP – tips on choosing Apache or nginx for your web server](https://www.atlantic.net/vps-hosting/), or check out the many services offered by Atlantic.Net including [VPS Hosting](https://www.atlantic.net/vps-hosting/), Web Server Hosting and VMWare Hosting.