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Understanding Why Nginx is Duplicating the Folder in the Path

Discover the reason behind the Nginx folder duplication issue and learn how to properly configure your Adminer setup to resolve path errors. --- This video is based on the question https://stackoverflow.com/q/69981651/ asked by the user 'Marlon' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/282474/ ) and on the answer https://stackoverflow.com/a/69981658/ provided by the user 'ti7' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/4541045/ ) at 'Stack Overflow' website. Thanks to these great users and Stackexchange community for their contributions. Visit these links for original content and any more details, such as alternate solutions, latest updates/developments on topic, comments, revision history etc. For example, the original title of the Question was: Why is nginx duplicating the folder in the path Also, Content (except music) licensed under CC BY-SA https://meta.stackexchange.com/help/l... The original Question post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license, and the original Answer post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license. If anything seems off to you, please feel free to write me at vlogize [AT] gmail [DOT] com. --- Why is Nginx Duplicating the Folder in the Path? When configuring web servers, it's not uncommon to run into odd issues, especially when dealing with paths. A common challenge faced by many administrators is the folder duplication error in Nginx configurations. This post will explain why you might be encountering the message indicating that a directory structure is incorrect and how to resolve it to get your desired web application running smoothly. The Problem While setting up Adminer with Nginx, one user found themselves facing a frustrating error. Upon accessing localhost/adminer, the server returned the message: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] The user realized that the path leading to Adminer had an unexpected duplication of the adminer folder. Let's break down the user’s initial configuration: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] This setup should theoretically direct requests to the correct location, but instead, a redundant folder was created in the path leading to an index.php file that was not found. Understanding the Nginx Configuration In Nginx, it's important to understand how the root directive works in conjunction with the location block. Key Terms root: This directive specifies the root directory that will be used for the request. location: The block defines how to respond to requests for specific URIs. With the user’s initial configuration: The root /usr/share/webapps/adminer; directive sets the document root to the adminer directory. Therefore, when a request comes in for /adminer, Nginx appends this path to the root, resulting in /usr/share/webapps/adminer/adminer, hence the duplication. Correcting the Configuration To fix the folder duplication issue, the root directory should be set to include the parent directory rather than the specific adminer folder. Here’s the revised configuration: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Breakdown of the Solution Setting root /usr/share/webapps/; removes the duplication. When you navigate to localhost/adminer, Nginx now correctly interprets it as /usr/share/webapps/adminer/index.php, leading to the expected outcome. Additional Tips Always test your Nginx configuration after any changes by running: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Reload Nginx to apply changes: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Consider reviewing the official Nginx documentation to gain further insights into configurations and directives. Conclusion The duplication of folders in the path while configuring Nginx can be attributed to the way the root directive interacts with the location block. By understanding these configurations, you can prevent similar issues and streamline your server's settings. Armed with the right setup, you can now successfully use Adminer without encountering the frustrating path errors. With a little patience and experimentation, resolving such issues can lead to a much smoother experience in web server management. Happy coding!