NGINX /etc/nginx/nginx.conf

Authentic ๐Ÿ“‹ Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) 86 lines

File Info

Size
86 lines
MD5
d419ab8777e5d98481e17896e260dfe6
SHA256
5e0b6c325d313dae7a3ec352503a39fa9319d1690946e89337fd7085727041c4

Quick Commands

curl:
curl https://exampleconfig.com/api/v1/config/original/d419ab8777e5d98481e17896e260dfe6?hint=nginx.conf
wget:
wget -O nginx.conf https://exampleconfig.com/api/v1/config/original/d419ab8777e5d98481e17896e260dfe6?hint=nginx.conf
/etc/nginx/nginx.conf
user www-data;
worker_processes auto;
pid /run/nginx.pid;
include /etc/nginx/modules-enabled/*.conf;

events {
	worker_connections 768;
	# multi_accept on;
}

http {

	##
	# Basic Settings
	##

	sendfile on;
	tcp_nopush on;
	tcp_nodelay on;
	keepalive_timeout 65;
	types_hash_max_size 2048;
	# server_tokens off;

	# server_names_hash_bucket_size 64;
	# server_name_in_redirect off;

	include /etc/nginx/mime.types;
	default_type application/octet-stream;

	##
	# SSL Settings
	##

	ssl_protocols TLSv1 TLSv1.1 TLSv1.2 TLSv1.3; # Dropping SSLv3, ref: POODLE
	ssl_prefer_server_ciphers on;

	##
	# Logging Settings
	##

	access_log /var/log/nginx/access.log;
	error_log /var/log/nginx/error.log;

	##
	# Gzip Settings
	##

	gzip on;

	# gzip_vary on;
	# gzip_proxied any;
	# gzip_comp_level 6;
	# gzip_buffers 16 8k;
	# gzip_http_version 1.1;
	# gzip_types text/plain text/css application/json application/javascript text/xml application/xml application/xml+rss text/javascript;

	##
	# Virtual Host Configs
	##

	include /etc/nginx/conf.d/*.conf;
	include /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/*;
}


#mail {
#	# See sample authentication script at:
#	# http://wiki.nginx.org/ImapAuthenticateWithApachePhpScript
# 
#	# auth_http localhost/auth.php;
#	# pop3_capabilities "TOP" "USER";
#	# imap_capabilities "IMAP4rev1" "UIDPLUS";
# 
#	server {
#		listen     localhost:110;
#		protocol   pop3;
#		proxy      on;
#	}
# 
#	server {
#		listen     localhost:143;
#		protocol   imap;
#		proxy      on;
#	}
#}

How to Install NGINX

Alpine Linux

sudo apk add nginx

Debian

sudo apt update && sudo apt install nginx

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

sudo yum install nginx

Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt install nginx

Configuration File Location

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

Complete NGINX Configuration Guide

What is nginx.conf?
Get the authentic, unmodified 'nginx.conf' configuration file from a fresh Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) installation. This is the exact default NGINX configuration that ships with the official package, perfect for restoring corrupted configs or understanding baseline settings.
Technical Details
Located at '/etc/nginx/nginx.conf', this 86-line file contains the production-ready directives for HTTP server blocks, SSL/TLS termination, gzip compression, and worker process optimization. Essential for web servers, reverse proxies, load balancers, and API gateways serving millions of requests.
Common Configuration Question
How do you configure NGINX for optimal performance, security, and scalability on Ubuntu 20.04?
Why Use This Configuration?
This original configuration provides the foundation for high-performance web serving. Includes security headers, SSL best practices, and performance optimizations. Critical for DevOps engineers, system administrators, and web developers building production infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use this nginx.conf file?

Use this original configuration file when you need to restore NGINX to its default state after misconfiguration, during fresh installations, or as a baseline for customization. It's particularly useful for troubleshooting when your current config isn't working properly.

How do I restore NGINX to default settings?

Download this file and replace your current configuration at /etc/nginx/nginx.conf. Make sure to backup your existing configuration first, then restart the NGINX service to apply the changes.

Is this nginx.conf file secure for production use?

This is the factory-default configuration that ships with NGINX on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa). While it provides a secure baseline, you should review and customize security settings based on your specific production requirements and compliance needs.

What's the difference between this and other OS versions?

This configuration is specifically from Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa). Different operating systems and versions may have slightly different default settings, security patches, or feature availability. Check the compatibility section above for other OS versions.

Can I use this configuration file for NGINX troubleshooting?

Yes, this original configuration is excellent for troubleshooting. Compare it with your current settings to identify modifications that might be causing issues, or temporarily replace your config with this one to isolate problems.