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
- Login as Root
root@localhost [~] - Download AWStats Setup File
wget https://awstats.sourceforge.io/docs/awstats_setup.html - Extract the Archive
tgz -xvzf awstats-6.1.tgz - Navigate to the Tools Directory
cd awstats-6.1/tools/ - Run the Configuration Script
./configure.pl - 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