Apache is a free, open-source and popular web server software used by millions of websites worldwide. In this blog, we will guide you through the process of installing and configuring Apache on Kali Linux.

Step 1: Update the system Before we begin, make sure that your Kali Linux system is up-to-date. To update, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Apache To install Apache, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt install apache2

Step 3: Start Apache To start Apache, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo systemctl start apache2

Step 4: Check Apache status To check if Apache is running, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo systemctl status apache2

You should see the message “active (running)”.

Step 5: Test Apache To test if Apache is working, open a web browser and enter the URL “http://localhost”. You should see the default Apache welcome page.

Step 6: Configure Apache The Apache configuration files are located in the directory “/etc/apache2/”. The main configuration file is “apache2.conf”. You can edit this file to configure Apache to your needs.

Step 7: Enable Apache on boot To enable Apache to start automatically on boot, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo systemctl enable apache2

In conclusion, Apache is a powerful web server that can be easily installed and configured on Kali Linux. By following the steps outlined in this blog, you should be able to get your Apache server up and running in no time.