NGINX /etc/nginx/fastcgi.conf

Authentic ๐Ÿ“‹ Debian 11 (Bullseye) 28 lines

Compatibility

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Debian 11 (Bullseye)
Also compatible:
Debian 12 (Bookworm) Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat)
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File Info

Size
28 lines
MD5
74e91892a9e591cde6d65c3e8e7e5fb2
SHA256
dc4a3e6f16eb08000fb4a4ba6aaf9faeb50d55a3eaf152907938632f5b85b3aa

Quick Commands

curl:
curl https://exampleconfig.com/api/v1/config/original/74e91892a9e591cde6d65c3e8e7e5fb2?hint=fastcgi.conf
wget:
wget -O fastcgi.conf https://exampleconfig.com/api/v1/config/original/74e91892a9e591cde6d65c3e8e7e5fb2?hint=fastcgi.conf
/etc/nginx/fastcgi.conf
fastcgi_param  SCRIPT_FILENAME    $document_root$fastcgi_script_name;
fastcgi_param  QUERY_STRING       $query_string;
fastcgi_param  REQUEST_METHOD     $request_method;
fastcgi_param  CONTENT_TYPE       $content_type;
fastcgi_param  CONTENT_LENGTH     $content_length;

fastcgi_param  SCRIPT_NAME        $fastcgi_script_name;
fastcgi_param  REQUEST_URI        $request_uri;
fastcgi_param  DOCUMENT_URI       $document_uri;
fastcgi_param  DOCUMENT_ROOT      $document_root;
fastcgi_param  SERVER_PROTOCOL    $server_protocol;
fastcgi_param  REQUEST_SCHEME     $scheme;
fastcgi_param  HTTPS              $https if_not_empty;

fastcgi_param  GATEWAY_INTERFACE  CGI/1.1;
fastcgi_param  SERVER_SOFTWARE    nginx/$nginx_version;

fastcgi_param  REMOTE_ADDR        $remote_addr;
fastcgi_param  REMOTE_PORT        $remote_port;
fastcgi_param  REMOTE_USER        $remote_user;
fastcgi_param  SERVER_ADDR        $server_addr;
fastcgi_param  SERVER_PORT        $server_port;
fastcgi_param  SERVER_NAME        $server_name;

# PHP only, required if PHP was built with --enable-force-cgi-redirect
fastcgi_param  REDIRECT_STATUS    200;

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/fastcgi.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 fastcgi.conf?
Get the authentic, unmodified 'fastcgi.conf' configuration file from a fresh Debian 11 (Bullseye) 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/fastcgi.conf', this 28-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 Debian 11?
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 fastcgi.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/fastcgi.conf. Make sure to backup your existing configuration first, then restart the NGINX service to apply the changes.

Is this fastcgi.conf file secure for production use?

This is the factory-default configuration that ships with NGINX on Debian 11 (Bullseye). 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 Debian 11 (Bullseye). 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.