How to Install OpenLiteSpeed on AlmaLinux 10

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OpenLiteSpeed is a high-performance, open-source web server software designed for efficiently serving web content. It is the open-source version of LiteSpeed Web Server, known for its speed and performance. It’s a popular choice for developers and administrators seeking a lightweight, fast, and efficient web server.

Update System

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dnf update -y

Install Required Packages

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dnf install -y wget

Add LiteSpeed Repository

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wget -O - https://repo.litespeed.sh | sudo bash

Enable EPEL Repository

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dnf install -y epel-release

Install OpenLiteSpeed and PHP 8.1

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dnf install -y openlitespeed lsphp81

Update Package Metadata

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dnf update -y

Set Admin Password

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/usr/local/lsws/admin/misc/admpass.sh

Example:

User name [admin]: Admin
Password:
Retype password:
Administrator's username/password is updated successfully!

Install Compatibility Library

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dnf install libxcrypt-compat -y

Restart OpenLiteSpeed

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systemctl restart lsws

Check Service Status

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systemctl status lsws

Open Firewall Ports

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firewall-cmd --zone=public --permanent --add-port={80/tcp,443/tcp,8088/tcp,7080/tcp}
firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=http
firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=https
firewall-cmd --reload

Access OpenLiteSpeed

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• Default page: http://server_domain_or_IP:8088
• WebAdmin panel: http://server_domain_or_IP:7080
• Username: Admin
• Password: (set during setup)

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Create a Virtual Host

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Via WebAdmin Panel

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• Navigate to: WebAdmin panel → Virtual Hosts → Add

Fill in:

• Virtual Host Name: Name of your vHost
• Virtual Host Root: e.g., /var/www/ols.domain
• Config File: Path to vHost config
• Follow Symbolic Link: Yes
• Enable Scripts/ExtApps: Yes
• Restrained: Yes

Save configuration.

Edit General Settings

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Under Virtual Host → General tab:

• Document Root: e.g., /var/www/ols.domain
• Domain Name: example.com
• Domain Aliases: Optional (e.g., www.example.com)

Set Index Files

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• Use Server Index Files: No
• Index Files: index.php index.html

Save and perform a graceful restart via WebAdmin.

Create Web Directory

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mkdir -p /var/www/ols.domainhere

Replace ols.domainhere with your actual domain name.

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Create Listeners

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Add HTTP Listener

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• Listener Name: Default_HTTP
• IP Address: ANY
• Port: 80

Add HTTPS Listener

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• Listener Name: Default_HTTPS
• IP Address: ANY
• Port: 443

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Map Virtual Host to Listeners

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Virtual Host Mapping

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For each listener:

• Go to: Listener → Virtual Host Mapping → Add
• Virtual Host: Select your vHost
• Domains: example.com

Save changes.

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You now have a fully functioning OpenLiteSpeed web server installed and configured on AlmaLinux 10 with HTTP and HTTPS access, a virtual host, and firewall settings properly configured.