Where is Nginx Configuration File Locations in YunoHost

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In a YunoHost server, Nginx is the web server used by default, and its configuration files are organized systematically to handle the server and each application.

Nginx Configuration File Locations in YunoHost:

Main Nginx Configuration:
- Path: /etc/nginx/nginx.conf
- Purpose: The global configuration for Nginx. Avoid making changes here unless absolutely necessary.
YunoHost-Specific Configuration:
- Path: /etc/nginx/conf.d/
- Files in this directory are included in the main configuration. Some important ones include:
  - /etc/nginx/conf.d/yunohost_admin.conf: Configuration for the YunoHost admin panel.
  - /etc/nginx/conf.d/yunohost_api.conf: Configuration for the YunoHost API.
Domain-Specific Configurations:
- Path: /etc/nginx/conf.d/<your-domain>.d/
- Each domain served by YunoHost has its own directory. For example:
  - /etc/nginx/conf.d/hao8o.com.d/
- Files:
  - custom_server.conf: For custom server block directives.
  - custom_http.conf: For custom HTTP configurations.
  - custom_https.conf: For custom HTTPS configurations.
Application-Specific Configurations:
- Path: /etc/nginx/conf.d/<your-domain>.d/<app>.conf
- Each app installed on a domain has its own configuration file here. For example:
  - /etc/nginx/conf.d/hao8o.com.d/piped.conf: For an app like Piped.

Steps to Modify Nginx Configuration on YunoHost:

Check the Existing Configuration:

   ls -l /etc/nginx/conf.d/<your-domain>.d/

Edit the Configuration:
Use a text editor like nano or vim to make changes:
```
   sudo nano /etc/nginx/conf.d/<your-domain>.d/custom_server.conf
```
Test the Configuration:
Always test the configuration for syntax errors before reloading:
```
   sudo nginx -t
```
Reload Nginx:
Apply the changes by reloading Nginx:
```
   sudo systemctl reload nginx
```

Tips for YunoHost:

Avoid directly editing autogenerated files (e.g., yunohost_admin.conf) because updates or reconfiguration may overwrite them.
Use custom_server.conf, custom_http.conf, or custom_https.conf for domain-specific customizations.
If an app isn't behaving as expected, review its .conf file for misconfigurations.

Let me know if you need help troubleshooting or customizing specific settings!