Ubuntu Linux Install or Add PHP-GD Support To Apache Web Server

To install or add PHP-GD support to an Apache web server on an Ubuntu Linux system, you can use the apt-get command.

First, update the package index by running the following command:

sudo apt-get update

This will ensure that you have access to the latest version of the PHP-GD extension.

Next, install the PHP-GD extension by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install php-gd

This will install the PHP-GD extension and any dependencies it requires.

Once the installation is complete, you will need to restart the Apache web server for the changes to take effect. To do this, run the following command:

sudo systemctl restart apache2

The PHP-GD extension should now be installed and enabled for your Apache web server.

To verify that the PHP-GD extension is installed and enabled, you can create a PHP file with the following content:

<?php
phpinfo();
?>

Save this file as info.php and place it in the root directory of your Apache web server (e.g. /var/www/html).

Then, access this file in a web browser by visiting http://localhost/info.php. This will display information about your PHP installation, including whether the PHP-GD extension is installed and enabled.

For more information on installing and using the PHP-GD extension on Ubuntu Linux, you can refer to the PHP documentation or the Ubuntu documentation.