AWStats is a free, open-source web analytics tool that generates detailed reports about your website’s visitors. It works with web, streaming, FTP, and mail server logs to provide insights on traffic, usage, and performance. Here’s a step-by-step guide to install AWStats on your server.

Steps to Install AWStats

  1. Login as Root
    root@localhost [~]
  2. Download AWStats Setup File
    wget https://awstats.sourceforge.io/docs/awstats_setup.html
  3. Extract the Archive
    tgz -xvzf awstats-6.1.tgz
  4. Navigate to the Tools Directory
    cd awstats-6.1/tools/
  5. Run the Configuration Script
    ./configure.pl
  6. Follow the Setup Prompts
    Complete the configuration by providing the required details when prompted.

Pro Tip

After installation, configure AWStats with your web server log file path and schedule regular updates using cron jobs for real-time insights

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