DevOps 1 min read Apr 3, 2026

Deploying Laravel to a VPS with Zero Downtime

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Deploying Laravel can feel daunting the first time. Let's make it simple.

## Prerequisites

- A VPS with Ubuntu 22.04
- Domain name pointed to your server
- SSH access

## Server Setup

Install Nginx, PHP 8.3, and MySQL...

## GitHub Actions CI/CD

Automate your deployments with a simple workflow file...

## Zero Downtime with Symlinks

Use the symlink deployment strategy to avoid any downtime during releases...