The Ultimate Guide to Deploying a Next.js Application with Nginx

Explore the powerful deployment techniques of Next.js applications with Nginx in this impressive guide. Take your projects to the next level.

Deploying Next.js Applications with Nginx, PM2, and SSL: A Comprehensive Guide

In this guide, we’ll walk through the process of deploying a Next.js application on a Ubuntu server, configuring Nginx as a reverse proxy, managing the application process with PM2, and securing it with SSL using Let’s Encrypt.

Deploying a Next.js Application with Nginx, PM2, and SSL: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. Prerequisites
2. Setting Up Firewall
3. Installing Nginx
4. Connecting to the Instance with a Domain Name
5. Adding Your Project to the Server
6. Installing Node.js and Dependencies
7. Installing PM2 (Process Manager)
8. Configuring NGINX as a Reverse Proxy
9. Enabling HTTPS and Obtaining SSL Certificate
10. Monitoring Logs, Deploying Updates, and Managing Server Resources

Let’s embark on our journey to deploy a Next.js app step by step.

1. Prerequisites

Before getting started, ensure you have the following prerequisites in place: