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How do I enable gzip compression on an Apache server?

Asked on Sep 09, 2025

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To enable gzip compression on an Apache server, you need to use the `mod_deflate` module, which compresses content before sending it to the client, reducing bandwidth usage and improving load times.


    # Enable mod_deflate
    
      AddOutputFilterByType DEFLATE text/html text/plain text/xml text/css
      AddOutputFilterByType DEFLATE application/javascript application/json

Additional Comment:

Ensure the `mod_deflate` module is enabled in your Apache configuration. You can enable it using the command `a2enmod deflate` on Debian-based systems.
Restart Apache after making changes to apply the new configuration using `systemctl restart apache2` or `service httpd restart` depending on your system.
Test the compression using online tools or browser developer tools to verify that gzip is working correctly.
Consider adding more MIME types to the configuration if needed, depending on the content your server delivers.

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