{"id":3995,"date":"2023-07-26T11:40:32","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T11:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/?p=3995"},"modified":"2025-09-17T17:47:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T12:47:06","slug":"restart-web-server-centos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/restart-web-server-centos\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Restart Web Server Centos in 3 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/restart-web-server-centos\/#Introduction_Web_Server_Centos_and_Why_should_it_be_Restarted\" >Introduction: Web Server Centos and Why should it be Restarted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/restart-web-server-centos\/#Using_the_systemctl_command_restart_the_Apache_server\" >Using the systemctl command, restart the Apache server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/restart-web-server-centos\/#HTTPD_Server_Restart_Using_Apachectl_Command\" >HTTPD Server Restart Using Apachectl Command<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/restart-web-server-centos\/#Ultimate_Control_with_Dedicated_Servers_%E2%80%93_Limited_Time_Offer\" >Ultimate Control with Dedicated Servers &#8211; Limited Time Offer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/restart-web-server-centos\/#How_We_Restart_Web_Server_Centos\" >How We Restart Web Server Centos?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/restart-web-server-centos\/#Method_1_Use_the_systemctl_command_to_restart_the_Apache_server\" >Method 1: Use the systemctl command to restart the Apache server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/restart-web-server-centos\/#Method_2_Restarting_HTTPD_Server_Using_the_command_script_Apachectl\" >Method 2: Restarting HTTPD Server Using the command script Apachectl<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/restart-web-server-centos\/#Additional_Commands_for_Systemctl\" >Additional Commands for Systemctl<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/restart-web-server-centos\/#Best_Practices_for_Apache\" >Best Practices for Apache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/restart-web-server-centos\/#The_Clocks_Ticking_Limited_High-Performance_VPS_Hosting\" >The Clock&#8217;s Ticking: Limited High-Performance VPS Hosting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/restart-web-server-centos\/#To_manage_modules_use_the_following_commands\" >To manage modules, use the following commands:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/restart-web-server-centos\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_Web_Server_Centos_and_Why_should_it_be_Restarted\"><\/span>Introduction: Web Server Centos and Why should it be Restarted<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We will learn how to <strong>Restart Web Server Centos Apache server<\/strong> on the <strong>CentOS 7 Linux<\/strong> <strong>operating system<\/strong> in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On CentOS 7 Linux, restarting the Apache <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HTTPS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HTTP<\/strong><\/a> Server only requires two commands. Systemctl and Apachectl are the two commands in question. To restart Apache on CentOS 7, you can use either of the two commands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For reliable and Scalable Hosting Services, Visit us at <a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/\"><strong>ARZ Host<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_the_systemctl_command_restart_the_Apache_server\"><\/span><strong>Using the systemctl command, restart the Apache server<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Restart Web Server Centos<\/strong><\/span>, In CentOS 7, the systemctl command is used to start, stop, and restart services. Apache HTTPd server type restart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>restart httpd using systemctl<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/restart-apache.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"536\" height=\"103\" title=\"restart apache\" src=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/restart-apache.png\" alt=\"Using the systemctl command, restart the Apache server\" class=\"wp-image-3997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/restart-apache.png 536w, https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/restart-apache-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/restart-apache-400x77.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of restarting the entire httpd process, we can only reload the httpd.conf file using the reload option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>httpd systemctl reload<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The reload option allows you to reload the httpd.conf file after making changes to your <strong>CentOS Apache<\/strong> configuration file without terminating any open HTTP connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tOVLav3kTSQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HTTPD_Server_Restart_Using_Apachectl_Command\"><\/span><strong>HTTPD Server Restart Using Apachectl Command<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Apache HTTPD Server on Linux is managed through the front-end program apachectl. execute to restart Apache on CentOS 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>restarting Apache<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to the systemctl command, apachectl has a command option called graceful that, Restart Web Server Centos, on CentOS 7, reloads the httpd. conf file rather than restarting the HTTPD service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-call-to-action uagb-block-a847eebc wp-block-button uag-blocks-common-selector\" style=\"--z-index-desktop:479;;--z-index-tablet:undefined;;--z-index-mobile:undefined;\"><div class=\"uagb-cta__wrap\"><h2 class=\"uagb-cta__title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ultimate_Control_with_Dedicated_Servers_%E2%80%93_Limited_Time_Offer\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/dedicated-servers\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/dedicated-servers\/\">Ultimate Control with Dedicated Servers &#8211; Limited Time Offer<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"uagb-cta__desc\">Experience Unmatched Performance &#8211; Get Your <a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/dedicated-servers\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/dedicated-servers\/\">Dedicated Server<\/a> with a Special Discount!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-cta__buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/dedicated-servers\/\" class=\"uagb-cta__button-link-wrapper wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>apachectl elegant<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The service command can be used to restart the Apache HTTPD server if you are running CentOS 6.5 or an earlier version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>reload service httpd<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In CentOS 7, the service command is still available for use. However, it will redirect to the systemctl command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/how-to-install-apache-tomcat-on-linux\/\"><strong>How to Install Apache Tomcat on Linux<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_We_Restart_Web_Server_Centos\"><\/span><strong>How We Restart Web Server Centos?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The well-known LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) software stack includes Apache. The majority of the internet runs smoothly thanks to it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" title=\"how we restart web server centos\" src=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/how-we-restart-web-server-centos-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"how we restart web server centos\" class=\"wp-image-13288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/how-we-restart-web-server-centos-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/how-we-restart-web-server-centos-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/how-we-restart-web-server-centos-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/how-we-restart-web-server-centos.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">how we restart web server centos<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will demonstrate how to restart the Apache service on CentOS 7 Linux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Use_the_systemctl_command_to_restart_the_Apache_server\"><\/span><strong>Method 1: Use the systemctl command to restart the Apache server<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><u>Launch a terminal window and type the following commands:<\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>restart httpd. service with sudo<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You should restart the service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on how extensive your server&#8217;s configuration is, running the restart command may take a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users who depend on the server may experience conflicts if it is configured in a large or sophisticated way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Restarting_HTTPD_Server_Using_the_command_script_Apachectl\"><\/span><strong>Method 2: Restarting HTTPD Server Using the command script Apachectl<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apache advises passing commands to the httpd process via a control script.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><u>Enter the next to restart Apache in this manner:<\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>apachectl sudo -k restart<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><u>Run the command below to tell the Apache service to shut down both itself and all of its offspring:<\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>stop apachectl -k<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><u>To terminate child processes once they complete a task and then start fresh instances, use the command listed below. Additionally, the service will reload configuration files:<\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>apachectl -k gentle<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><u>To force child processes to shut down, use -k restart. The parent process continues to execute while loading new configuration files:<\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>restart using apachectl \u2013k<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><u>To make the parent process end the child processes when they finish their work, use the -k graceful-stop option. The parent process terminates when all child processes have been stopped.<\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>graceful-stop apachectl -k<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/restart-apache-ubuntu-18\/\"><strong>Restart Web Server Centos Apache manual<\/strong><\/a> for more details on the Apachectl command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Commands_for_Systemctl\"><\/span><strong>Additional Commands for Systemctl<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><u>Beginning the Apache service<\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>systemctl start httpd. service with sudo<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><u>Put an end to the Apache service by:<\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>systemctl stop httpd. service in sudo<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><u>To make Apache update its configuration files:<\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>systemctl reload httpd. service with sudo<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><u>Configure Apache to start up with the system:<\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>service enabled with sudo systemctl<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><u>Stop Apache from starting up when the system first boots:<\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>disable httpd. service with sudo<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to Restart Web Server Centos, the reload command is quicker and far less disruptive. The configuration files are only softly refreshed, though, by doing this. The refresh may exclude some dependencies and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A wise strategy is to balance each process&#8217;s advantages and disadvantages. Try refreshing first if multiple clients are relying on access to your server. If that fails or if the disturbance is severely minimal, use restart. see our <a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/centos-7-apache-start\/\"><strong>Step-by-Step Guide Centos 7 Apache Start<\/strong><\/a> for an easy start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_for_Apache\"><\/span><strong>Best Practices for Apache<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apache&#8217;s functionality can be changed using configuration files and modules, just like many other Linux services. It is recommended to keep all configuration files in the \/etc\/httpd\/ directory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-call-to-action uagb-block-35ffcf87 wp-block-button uag-blocks-common-selector\" style=\"--z-index-desktop:479;;--z-index-tablet:undefined;;--z-index-mobile:undefined;\"><div class=\"uagb-cta__wrap\"><h2 class=\"uagb-cta__title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Clocks_Ticking_Limited_High-Performance_VPS_Hosting\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/vps\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/vps\/\">The Clock&#8217;s Ticking: Limited High-Performance VPS Hosting<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"uagb-cta__desc\">Supercharge Your Site with VPS &#8211; Starting at just $<strong>12.50\/month<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-cta__buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/vps\/\" class=\"uagb-cta__button-link-wrapper wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for the \/httpd.conf file, which serves as the primary configuration document for Apache&#8217;s global settings, in that directory. To modify the configuration of Apache, edit this file using any text editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modules can increase Apache&#8217;s functionality. An application that collaborates with the primary Apache application is known as a module. You can limit the amount of bandwidth available for each connection, for instance, using the mod bandwidth module.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" title=\"high performance vps hosting\" src=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/high-performance-vps-hosting-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"high performance vps hosting\" class=\"wp-image-13289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/high-performance-vps-hosting-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/high-performance-vps-hosting-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/high-performance-vps-hosting-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/high-performance-vps-hosting.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">high performance vps hosting<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \/etc\/httpd\/mods-available directory contains a list of the currently accessible modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_manage_modules_use_the_following_commands\"><\/span><strong><u>To manage modules, use the following commands:<\/u><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Activate a module<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>sudo a2enconf mod-name<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking away a module<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>a2disconf mod name with sudo<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Making changes to the \/etc\/apache2\/ports.conf file will allow you to set Apache up to listen on particular ports. During use, Apache generates log files. Any errors, configuration mistakes, or other problems are recorded in the error log. The error log can help you identify configuration problems. Learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/how-to-restart-strapi-server-step-by-step-guide\/\"><strong>Restart the Strapi Server in Easy Steps<\/strong><\/a> for better management and optimization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every client that connects to your Apache server is recorded in the access log. This can be used to see how your website is being utilized or how users are interacting with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As they store so much information, Apache&#8217;s access and error log files can get rather big. The majority of users will display a section of the log file using a tool like tail or cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The log files will take up additional disc space while Apache operates. Apache advises utilizing the aforementioned gentle restart option and rotating log files to keep them manageable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Restart Web Server Centos, Apache can control several websites, often known as virtual hosts. The directory \/var\/www\/ houses content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enabled sites are <code>kept in \/etc\/httpd\/sites-enabled<\/code>, whereas available sites are kept<code> in \/etc\/httpd\/sites<\/code>-available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Restart Web Server Centos Apache service is quite a simple start, stop, and restart. Additional commands can be used to modify your setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, instead of performing a complete restart. You can decide to reload Apache. 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