How do I compile Nginx 1.22 on Ubuntu 22.04?

Follow the steps: deps, wget, configure with modules, make install. Test with -v.

Why not just apt install nginx on Ubuntu 22.04?

Gets 1.18 — misses gzip static, stub status. Compile for latest.

What if configure fails on Ubuntu 22.04?

Check deps, OpenSSL match. Rerun apt update. GeoIP? Skip --with-http_geoip_module.

Compiling Nginx 1.22 on Ubuntu 22.04: Masochism or Must-Do?

Stuck with Ubuntu's stale Nginx packages holding back your server? Compiling 1.22 from source gets you latest features — if you survive the configure hell.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

Terminal compiling Nginx 1.22 from source on Ubuntu 22.04

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Ubuntu 22.04's default Nginx 1.18 lags; compile 1.22 for key modules like gzip static. 𝕏
Configure flags give control but demand exact deps — mismatches kill builds. 𝕏
Systemd integration and Docker alternatives make compiling optional pain. 𝕏

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