Prerequisites
DNS Configuration
Production Setup
For Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates, configure these DNS records:
Record Type | Name | Value |
---|---|---|
A |
yourdomain.com |
Server IP address |
A |
www.yourdomain.com |
Server IP address |
CNAME |
*.yourdomain.com |
yourdomain.com (optional for subdomains) |
Development/Testing Setup
For non-existent domains or local testing, add entries to your hosts file:
Linux:
# Edit hosts file
sudo nano /etc/hosts
# Add domain entries
127.0.0.1 yourdomain.local
127.0.0.1 www.yourdomain.local
Windows:
# Open PowerShell as Administrator
notepad C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts
# Add domain entries
127.0.0.1 yourdomain.local
127.0.0.1 www.yourdomain.local
Next Steps
Once all prerequisites are verified, proceed to Quick Install for the automated installation process.