How to Install Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest on Fedora Server

Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest is an open-source tool for measuring network speed, providing users with accurate internet speed data. This guide will walk you through the installation process on Fedora Server.

Prerequisites

1. A system running Fedora Server Latest with root privileges.
2. A stable internet connection.
3. wget command-line tool

Step 1: Install Apache2 and PHP

Install Apache2 and PHP on your system by executing the following command:

sudo dnf install httpd php php-mysqlnd -y

After installation, start the Apache2 service and enable it to start at system boot:

sudo systemctl start httpd
sudo systemctl enable httpd

Step 2: Installing Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™

1. Visit the official OpenSpeedTest™ website.
2. Download the latest Speed Test version by selecting "Download OG Speed Test".
3. Extract the downloaded zip file and move its contents to the Apache2 server's root directory using the command:

sudo unzip OGSPEEDTEST-master.zip -d /var/www/html/

1. Rename the folder to "speedtest".

sudo mv /var/www/html/OGSPEEDTEST-master/ /var/www/html/speedtest/

1. Set the correct permissions for the files and folders.

sudo chown -R apache:apache /var/www/html/speedtest/
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/speedtest/

Step 3: Accessing Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™

To access Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™, open a web browser and go to:

http://localhost/speedtest/

Once the page loads, begin the speed test by selecting "Start Test", with results displayed in real-time.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™ on your Fedora Server.