HTTP Git Server allows you to serve Git repositories over HTTP(S) using Nginx. This method provides a simple way to manage Git repositories without the need for SSH. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to set up an HTTP Git server on Debian 11 using Nginx.

Step 1: Update Your System

Start by ensuring your system is up to date:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Install Git and Nginx:

sudo apt install -y git nginx

Step 3: Create a Git Repository

Create a directory for your Git repositories:

sudo mkdir -p /var/git/myrepo.git
cd /var/git/myrepo.git
sudo git init --bare

This creates a new bare Git repository.

Step 4: Configure Nginx

Create a new Nginx configuration file for the Git server:

sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/git

Add the following configuration:

server {
        listen 80;
        server_name your_domain.com;  # Replace with your domain

        location / {
            root /var/git;
            index index.html index.htm;
        }

        location ~ ^/myrepo.git {
            alias /var/git/myrepo.git;
            autoindex on;
            gzip on;
        }
    }

Replace your_domain.com with your actual domain name.

Step 5: Enable the Nginx Configuration

Enable the new site configuration:

sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/git /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/

Step 6: Test Nginx Configuration

Test the Nginx configuration to ensure there are no errors:

sudo nginx -t

Step 7: Restart Nginx

Restart Nginx to apply the changes:

sudo systemctl restart nginx

Step 8: Configure Firewall

If you have a firewall enabled, allow HTTP traffic:

sudo ufw allow 'Nginx Full'

Step 9: Access Your Git Repository

You can now access your Git repository via HTTP using the following URL:

http://your_domain.com/myrepo.git

You can clone the repository with:

git clone http://your_domain.com/myrepo.git

Conclusion

You have successfully set up an HTTP Git server with Nginx on Debian 11. This configuration allows you to serve your Git repositories over HTTP, making it easier for teams to collaborate.

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