Hi Bruce, I did all that,
in httpd.conf I set: ServerName 127.0.0.1:80 (uncommented) With sudo apachectl -t Syntax OK and also 127.0.0.1 = It works! But when I want the Preview for a php file; I still get only the coded page. / with best regards, Omar KN, Stockholm, Sweden On Saturday, 18 February 2023 at 05:55:31 UTC+1 Bruce Van Allen wrote: > > If I don’t need to “set the ’ServerName’ directive globally” (how?) then > that’s ok. > > Setting the ServerName directive is one of those Simple/Not Simple > junctures for modern computer users. > > If at any point these steps go further than you want, you can just accept > that in the background that warning will be logged about not being able to > determine the server’s domain name. > > The Apache webserver has a set of configuration files where all kinds of > http server features can be added, enabled, disabled, blocked, accepted, > and so on. Cool, but many opportunities for screwing it up. So the byword > is don’t mess with things you don’t understand. > > The main configuration file is named httpd.conf, and the macOS UNIX-based > installation puts it and the other config files in a folder named: > /private/etc/apache2 > > Unless you’ve modified your Finder, you won’t see this listed anywhere, so > use the Finder’s Go command (press command-option-G) and type or paste in > "/private/etc/apache2” (no quotes), and hit Return. That folder will open. > > You can open and edit httpd.conf with BBEdit. You will need admin > permissions to save changes. > > Search on “ServerName”. > > The ServerName directive is probably commented out (# on the left margin). > > For your situation, I think the best idea is: > > ServerName 127.0.0.1 > > You can also include the standard http port: > > ServerName 127.0.0.1:80 > > After saving httpd.conf (really, only change the ServerName directive), go > back to your Terminal, and type: > > sudo apachectl restart > > and then type: > > sudo apachectl -t > > If all is well, the latter will reply “OK”. > > — Bruce > > _bruce__van_allen__santa_cruz_ca_ > > > > > > > On Feb 17, 2023, at 12:00 AM, Omar KN <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > This did work! (It works!) > > > > First it was not a global server, but not a problem: > > > > sudo apachectl -t > > > > AH00558: httpd: Could not reliably determine the server's fully > qualified domain name, using i5-1791.local. Set the 'ServerName' directive > globally to suppress this message > > Syntax OK > > > > If I don’t need to “set the ’ServerName’ directive globally” (how?) then > that’s ok. > > > > Now php pages can be previewed, thanks a lot! > > > > / > > with best regards, Omar KN, Stockholm, Sweden > > > >> On 17 Feb 2023, at 03:44, Bruce Van Allen <[email protected]> wrote: > >> > >> Or go Roger one step further: > >> > >> In Terminal, > >> > >> # first: > >> sudo apachectl restart > >> > >> # then test with: > >> sudo apachectl -t > >> > >> If no errors, then in web browser: > >> > >> <http://127.0.0.1 <http://127.0.0.1/>> > >> > >> or > >> > >> <http://localhost <http://localhost/>> > >> > >> > >> This really has nothing to do with which version of Mac OS/macOS you’re > running. > >> > >> > >> — Bruce > >> > >> _bruce__van_allen__santa_cruz_ca_ > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >>> On Feb 16, 2023, at 1:33 PM, Roger Moffat <[email protected]> wrote: > >>> > >>> Open the Terminal and type > >>> > >>> sudo apachectl restart > >>> > >>> Enter password when prompted. > >>> > >>> See if there are any error messages. > >>> > >>> Try 127.0.0.1 again browser - or simply http://localhost/ > >>> > >>> Roger > >>> > >>>> On Feb 16, 2023, at 4:26 PM, Omar KN <[email protected]> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> My OS is too old I'm told. ( macOS: 10.14.6 ) > >>>> May have to wait until upgrade… > >>>> > >>>> The http://127.0.0.1 could not be reached. > >>>> > >>>> / > >>>> with best regards, Omar KN, Stockholm, Sweden > >>>> > >>>> On Sunday, 12 February 2023 at 22:54:17 UTC+1 Bruce Van Allen wrote: > >>>> To be clear, macOS still comes ready to serve static and dynamic web > pages/apps using Apache. The Mac Server app, now discontinued, isn’t > needed. > >>>> > >>>> The last few macOS system updates have removed PHP, but it’s easy to > install using Homebrew. > >>>> > >>>> Many on this list could give you the basic simple instructions for > setting up web/http service on your machine - it might already be running > (try http://127.0.0.1 <http://127.0.0.1/>). > >>>> > >>>> Let us know if that appeals to you. > >>>> > >>>>> On Feb 12, 2023, at 12:31 PM, Omar KN <[email protected]> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> Now (in 2023) when Apple's server app is no longer supported > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> — Bruce > >>>> > >>>> _bruce__van_allen__santa_cruz_ca_ > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> -- > >>>> This is the BBEdit Talk public discussion group. If you have a > feature request or need technical support, please email " > [email protected]" rather than posting here. 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