How to add multiple site for a Laravel Forge Project

To add a new subdomain to an existing Laravel Forge project, you can follow these steps:

1. Log in to Laravel Forge: Go to the Laravel Forge website and log in to your account.

2. Select the Server: Choose the server where your project is hosted.

3. Add a New Site:

   • Click on the "Sites" tab in the server dashboard.
   • Click the "Create Site" button.
   • In the "Domain" field, enter the new subdomain (e.g., site2.abc.com).
   • Choose the appropriate project type (e.g., "PHP/Laravel").
   • Configure any other settings as needed (e.g., web directory, PHP version).

4. Deploy the Site:

   • After creating the site, you may need to deploy your code to the new subdomain. This can be done by setting up a deployment script or manually copying the necessary files.
   • If you are using a version control system like Git, you can set up a deployment script in the "Deploy Script" section of the new site.

5. Configure DNS:

   • Ensure that the DNS settings for your domain (abc.com) include an A record or CNAME record for the new subdomain (site2.abc.com) pointing to your server's IP address.

6. SSL Certificate (Optional but recommended):

   • If you want to secure the new subdomain with HTTPS, you can use Laravel Forge to provision an SSL certificate.
   • Go to the "SSL" tab for the new site and click "Obtain Certificate" to get a free Let's Encrypt certificate.

Here is a step-by-step example of how to create a new site in Laravel Forge:

1. Log in to Laravel Forge and select your server.

2. Navigate to the "Sites" tab and click "Create Site".

3. Fill in the details:

   • Domain: site2.abc.com
   • Project Type: PHP/Laravel (or whatever is appropriate for your project)
   • Web Directory: public (if using Laravel)
   • PHP Version: Select the version you are using

4. Click "Create Site".

5. Set up deployment:

   • If using Git, configure the repository and branch in the "Deploy Script" section.
   • Example deploy script:

   cd /home/forge/site2.abc.com
   git pull origin main
   composer install --no-interaction --prefer-dist --optimize-autoloader
   php artisan migrate --force
   

6. Configure DNS:

   • Add an A record or CNAME record for site2.abc.com pointing to your server's IP address.

7. Obtain an SSL Certificate (optional):

   • Go to the "SSL" tab for site2.abc.com.
   • Click "Obtain Certificate" and follow the prompts to get a Let's Encrypt certificate.

By following these steps, you can successfully add a new subdomain to your existing Laravel Forge project.