How to host CodeIgniter on SSD Nodes Server - ServerAvatar

CodeIgniter is an open-source PHP framework known for its features and flexibility. It allows developers to build and manage web applications efficiently, providing tools for routing, database interaction, and session management. With its extensive libraries and easy customization options, CodeIgniter facilitates the creation of web solutions without requiring advanced technical skills. When it comes to hosting CodeIgniter, SSD Nodes is preferred due to its scalable infrastructure and seamless deployment options. ServerAvatar makes the deployment of the CodeIgniter application on the SSD Nodes platform an easy step-by-step process.

Create a Server in SSD Nodes

Getting started with SSD Nodes:

Discover how to create an account and set up a cloud VPS on SSDNodes, a top hosting provider. Follow our simple, step-by-step guide to get your account up and running quickly and easily, so you can start managing your hosting services today.

SSDNodes offers dependable and scalable hosting solutions to individuals and corporations because of its speed and affordability. They provide an infrastructure to host webpages, software, and other internet services effectively.

Step 1: Setup Cloud VPS with SSD Nodes

• First, log in to your SSD Nodes account and navigate to the Servers option. Next, click on Purchase a New Server from the dropdown menu.

Step 2: Select the plan

• SSD Nodes Offer two Different VPS plans:
  1. Standard VPS
  2. Performance VPS
• You have to select a Plan according to your needs. After selecting your plan just click on Get Started.

Step 3: Finalizing Your VPS Selection

• In the following step, You will see the summary of your selected VPS Plan. Click Proceed to Checkout if you are satisfied with the plan you have chosen, or select Customize Your Own Server to modify your VPS server according to your requirements.

Step 4: Customizing the VPS Configuration

• You can see your selected plan as shown in the below image.

• You can select the billing cycle based on your requirements.

• You have the option to select a server location that is more convenient for you. It is recommended to select the location that is closest to your audience. It means that for the majority of your audience, Your sites will load faster due to lower latency.

• In this step, you have to select your server operating system. Generally, the CodeIgniter application requires Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or a later version for optimal performance and support. We recommend selecting Ubuntu 20.04 64-bit or Ubuntu 22.04 64-bit. If you are using ServerAvatar to manage your servers, these operating systems are required.

• Now, there is an Advance Options section where you can configure settings according to your requirements. Additionally, you can add a Public SSH Key and specify the Server's Name and Description. Once you've set up your Advanced Options, proceed to the payment checkout.

• Review and confirm all the choices you've made for your VPS and Click on the Proceed to Checkout option.

Step 5: Finalizing Your Order and VPS Deployment

• Now, you need to confirm and complete the payment, also you can review the Order Summary on the same page as shown in the image below. After you've completed the payment process, your VPS will be set up quickly and will be ready for use in a minimum amount of time.

• Congratulations! You have successfully created your SSD Nodes VPS, which is now ready to connect with ServerAvatar.

Initial Server Configuration

The Initial server configuration includes the installation and configuration of various packages required to host your website. Usually, You have to write commands and modify configuration files. Luckily, With ServerAvatar, Your full server configuration and optimization can be automated.

Here are the three ways to automatically configure your server with ServerAvatar.

wget https://srvr.so/install
chmod +x install
./install

Install and Setup CodeIgniter on Cloud using ServerAvatar

Getting Started with CodeIgniter:

CodeIgniter is a powerful PHP Framework. It's a fantastic choice for small websites and projects. CodeIgniter comes with various features and functionalities. CodeIgniter Framework is Light, Fast, Flexible, and Secure to build full-stack web applications. CodeIgniter is most often noted for its speed when compared to other PHP frameworks. Thanks to its versatile features and advantages, CodeIgniter is in high demand among PHP developers. Web applications developed with CodeIgniter perform efficiently and quickly.

Key Features:

1. Open Source: CodeIgniter is open-source, you can build Web applications according to your needs.
2. Light weight: CodeIgniter is extremely light-weighted. its core system requires a very small library. That is why it is quite fast and lightweight.
3. SEO-friendly URLs: CodeIgniter generates clean, search-engine-friendly URLs.
4. MVC Pattern: CodeIgniter follows the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern, which separates logic and presentation. The controller handles requests, the model performs database actions, and the view displays the output.
5. Built-in libraries: CodeIgniter comes with a comprehensive set of libraries for web tasks like database handling, form validation, sending emails, image manipulation, and more.

Setting up CodeIgniter:

Step 1: Create a GitHub application

Start by creating a GitHub Application using ServerAvatar. Go to the Applications tab on the server panel and click on the Create button as shown in the image below.

On the following screen, fill in the Application details, including:

• Application Name: enter your Application Name.
• Select Domain: Select between a Test Domain or a Primary Domain as per your requirements.
• Enter Domain: Enter your Application Domain.
• Method: Select Git as your application method.
• Service Provider: Select GitHub as service provider for cloning the repository.
• Repository Type: Public
• Clone HTTPS URL: https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4.git
• Branch: master
• Deployment Script: composer update (to update the composer after cloning)

Now, your Application is ready. You can see your Application in the Dashboard.

Step 2: Create a Database

To create a Database that stores your confidential data, Go to the Dashboard and click on the Databases option. Enter Your Database name and just hit on the “Create a Database” button as shown in the image below.

After successfully creating a Database, you can see your Database in the Databases Dashboard.

Step 3: SSH Setup and env Configuration

• First, go to the Application Dashboard and enable SFTP/SSH Credentials as shown in the below image.

• After, enabling SFTP/SSH, you can log in to your server. Open a terminal and use the following command: sudo ssh {username}@{ip}
• Replace {username} with your actual Username and {ip} with your server's IP address. You will be prompted to enter your password. After successful authentication, you will have remote access to your server.
• Navigate to your Application Path by running the following command: cd CodeIgniterApp/public_html/

• Next, you need to copy or move the env file to the .env file.
• Command for Copy: cp env .env

• Command for Move: mv env .env

Step 4: Configure .env file

• Navigate to the Application Panel and go to the FIle Manager option and open the public_html folder.
• Now, click on the Show Hidden Files option and open the .env file by clicking on it.

• As shown in the image below, the environment is set to production by default in the .env file. It's recommended to test your application in a development environment initially.
• Edit and update your application's database details:
  • Database Name
  • Database Username
  • Database Password

• To find your database credentials, navigate to the Databases section in the server panel and click on the manage users icon next to the database you have set up for your application.

• You can see your Database credentials as shown in the image below.

Step 5: Update Custom Webroot

• To run your application on a server, you must set your Custom Webroot to public. To update this setting, navigate to the Settings option in the sidebar of your application.
• Add public in the Custom Webroot Section and click on Update Custom Webroot as shown in the below image.

Step 6: Access CodeIgniter

• Now, to access the CodeIgniter, open your web browser and enter your site's domain.
  • Example: http://codeigniter.satesting1.click
  • For instance: http://your-application-domain

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and deployed CodeIgniter through ServerAvatar.

Conclusion :

• Deploying a CodeIgniter application with ServerAvatar is a straightforward process that ensures your web application is running efficiently & smoothly.
• ServerAvatar simplifies the deployment process with its user-friendly interface and robust features, making it an excellent choice for PHP developers looking to leverage the power of CodeIgniter.
• With CodeIgniter, start your deployment today and enjoy the benefits of a fast, flexible, and secure web application built on one of the most popular PHP frameworks.