Remove Apache2 from Ubuntu Remote Server

Reclaim resources and optimize your Ubuntu server by removing Apache2 if you no longer require a web server. This guide provides a step-by-step process for uninstalling Apache2 packages and their dependencies.

Prerequisites

SSH access to your Ubuntu server/VPS with root or sudo privileges.
Basic understanding of using the command line.

Instructions

Stop Apache Service
```
sudo service apache2 stop
```

Remove and Cleanup All Apache2 Packages

sudo apt purge apache2 apache2-utils apache2-bin apache2.2-common

Alternatively, if you have a different version:

sudo apt purge apache2 apache2-utils apache2.2-bin apache2-common

Remove Other Dependencies
```
sudo apt autoremove
```
Check for Any Remaining Apache2 Folders or Files
```
whereis apache2
```
Remove Any Remaining Files or Folders
```
sudo rm -r /etc/apache2
```