Laravel forge cannot display default site through Ip

It sounds like you're having trouble with your Laravel Forge server configuration. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Check the Nginx Configuration: Ensure that the Nginx configuration for your site is set up correctly. The configuration file should be located in /etc/nginx/sites-available/ and should be symlinked to /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/. The configuration should point to the correct root directory and listen to the correct IP address and port.

   server {
       listen 80;
       server_name [SERVER_IP];
   
       root /home/forge/default/public;
       index index.html index.htm index.php;
   
       location / {
           try_files $uri $uri/ /index.php?$query_string;
       }
   
       # Other configurations...
   }
   

2. Check the Nginx and PHP-FPM Services: Make sure that both Nginx and PHP-FPM services are running. You can check their status and restart them if necessary.

   sudo service nginx status
   sudo service nginx restart
   sudo service php7.4-fpm status # Replace with your PHP version
   sudo service php7.4-fpm restart
   

3. Check Server Block & Default Site: If you have a default server block in Nginx, it might be catching requests to your IP address before they reach your site's server block. You might need to adjust the default server block to either remove it or ensure it's not conflicting with your site's configuration.

4. Check Firewall Settings: Verify that your server's firewall is not blocking HTTP traffic. You can use ufw to manage the firewall settings.

   sudo ufw status
   sudo ufw allow 'Nginx Full'
   

5. Check Logs for Errors: Look at the Nginx error logs to see if there are any messages that can help you identify the problem.

   sudo tail -f /var/log/nginx/error.log
   

6. Permissions and Ownership: Ensure that the permissions and ownership of the files in your web directory are correct. Nginx usually runs as the www-data user.

   sudo chown -R forge:www-data /home/forge/default
   sudo find /home/forge/default -type f -exec chmod 644 {} \;
   sudo find /home/forge/default -type d -exec chmod 755 {} \;
   

7. DNS Settings: If you're trying to access your site using an IP address but have set a server_name in your Nginx configuration, make sure that the DNS settings are not causing an issue. You might need to add an A record pointing to your server's IP address if you want to use a domain name.

If after following these steps you're still experiencing issues, you may want to consider reaching out to Laravel Forge support for more specific assistance, as they will have access to server details and can provide more targeted help.