====== Installing nginx ======

nginx can be installed differently, depending on the operating system.

==== Installation on Linux ====

For Linux, nginx [[http://nginx.org/en/linux_packages.html|packages]] from nginx.org can be used.

==== Installation on FreeBSD ====

On FreeBSD, nginx can be installed either from the [[http://www.freebsd.org/doc/handbook/pkgng-intro.html|packages]] or through the [[http://www.freebsd.org/doc/handbook/ports-using.html|ports]] system. The ports system provides greater flexibility, allowing selection among a wide range of options. The port will compile nginx with the specified options and install it.

==== Building from Sources ====

If some special functionality is required, not available with packages and ports, nginx can also be compiled from source files. While more flexible, this approach may be complex for a beginner. For more information, see [[http://devdocs.io/nginx/configure|Building nginx from Sources]].