Apache HTTP Server /etc/apache2/ports.conf

Original 📋 Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) 13 lines

Works On

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Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat)
Same on:
Debian 13 (Trixie)
Other versions:

Details

Size
13 lines
MD5
e0eadfd8b9250d90d5c3004171eb78f6
SHA256
ca3f42f4f226ca53efba66a162f224375b78ff4be50ed146d303753b53fee76f
/etc/apache2/ports.conf
# If you just change the port or add more ports here, you will likely also
# have to change the VirtualHost statement in
# /etc/apache2/sites-enabled/000-default.conf

Listen 80

<IfModule ssl_module>
	Listen 443
</IfModule>

<IfModule mod_gnutls.c>
	Listen 443
</IfModule>

Copy & Paste

curl:
curl https://exampleconfig.com/api/v1/config/original/e0eadfd8b9250d90d5c3004171eb78f6?hint=ports.conf
wget:
wget -O ports.conf https://exampleconfig.com/api/v1/config/original/e0eadfd8b9250d90d5c3004171eb78f6?hint=ports.conf

For AI Agents

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Install Apache HTTP Server

Alpine Linux

sudo apk add apache2

Debian

sudo apt update && sudo apt install apache2

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

sudo yum install httpd

Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt install apache2

File Location

File Path
/etc/apache2/ports.conf
Directory
/etc/apache2/
Significance
System-wide configuration directory
Description
Files in /etc/ contain system-wide configuration settings that affect all users.

FAQ

When should I use this ports.conf?

Use it to restore a missing default, confirm what shipped, or diff against your current Apache HTTP Server config.

How do I restore Apache HTTP Server defaults?

Download the file, back up the current one in /etc/apache2/ports.conf, replace it, then reload or restart Apache HTTP Server.

Is ports.conf safe for production?

It is the vendor default for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat). Treat it as a baseline and review security and performance settings before production use.

How does this differ from other OS versions?

Defaults vary by distro and version. This copy matches Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat).

Can I use this for Apache HTTP Server troubleshooting?

Yes. Diff it against yours to find drift, then restore only the sections you need.