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DimmmCom

Hello. How do I configure the Nginx + OLS configuration? When I add a WordPress site, this configuration is automatically configured, but what about sites with other CMS?

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DimmmCom

aaP_neived78

Nginx with OLS can be a bit of a puzzle when it’s not used with WordPress. The auto setup doesn’t provide much assistance, so you'll need to do most of it yourself. I’d suggest starting by setting up a new virtual host in OLS, then manually connecting it to nginx. Once that’s done, check how your cms handles URL rules. That’s usually where things break. A few small tweaks should resolve the issue, and it should start working fine.

aaP_ariana.zander1

Hi @DimmmCom — when you add a WordPress site, aaPanel automatically configures the Nginx + OpenLiteSpeed (OLS) stack with optimized rewrite rules and PHP settings.

For non-WordPress CMSs, you’ll need to set these manually:

Add the site under your chosen webserver (Nginx or OLS).

Upload your CMS files (e.g., Joomla, Laravel, Drupal).

In aaPanel → Website → Site Settings → Rewrite, choose a rewrite template matching your CMS — or create a custom one.

If you’re using Nginx + OLS, ensure both webservers are running and that the site is bound to the correct backend. Typically, Nginx serves as a reverse proxy to OLS.

Restart both servers after saving changes:

bt restart

If your CMS isn’t listed in the rewrite templates, you can copy its .htaccess rules into aaPanel’s rewrite config manually.