nginx

web server and reverse proxy

TLDR

Start nginx

$ nginx

Test configuration

$ nginx -t

Reload configuration

$ nginx -s reload

Stop nginx

$ nginx -s stop

Graceful shutdown

$ nginx -s quit

Show version

$ nginx -v

Use specific config

$ nginx -c [/etc/nginx/nginx.conf]

Prefix path

$ nginx -p [/var/www]

SYNOPSIS

nginx [options]

DESCRIPTION

nginx is a web server and reverse proxy. It handles HTTP, HTTPS, and mail proxy.
The tool serves static content. Supports load balancing and caching.

PARAMETERS

-t

Test configuration.

-s SIGNAL

Send signal (stop, quit, reload, reopen).

-c FILE

Configuration file.

-v

Show version.

-V

Show version and config.

-p PATH

Prefix path.

--help

Display help information.

CAVEATS

Requires configuration. Runs as daemon. Different from Apache config.

HISTORY

nginx was created by Igor Sysoev in 2004 to handle high concurrency with low memory usage.