Question
Nginx always opening default file in /var/www/html for Domain
- Posted on August 7, 2023
- DigitalOcean App Platform
Asked by 09c265c50be54e97be17bc554e6068
I am not able to change the directory for the domain. it is working for IP but not for domain linked via DNS. when i open the domain, it is always loading default file in /var/www/html. i tried steps from below URL.
any help would be appreciated.
TIA :)
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Heya @09c265c50be54e97be17bc554e6068,
Have you created a separate nginx config for your Domain? In that config you need to specify a
server_namewhich would be your Domain:After having a separate config for your Domain with the above, then loading your Domain should point you to the right directory.
You can check more here:
https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-install-nginx-on-ubuntu-20-04#step-5-setting-up-server-blocks-recommended