How to Install TileServer PHP on Debian Latest

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing TileServer PHP on Debian Latest. TileServer PHP is an open-source solution for creating and serving map tiles that can be used for web maps, mobile apps, and desktop software. It is based on the MapTiler engine and provides a simple and easy-to-use interface for creating and publishing map tiles.

Step 1: Update the System

Before we begin the installation process, update the system by running the following command:

sudo apt-get update && apt-get upgrade

Step 2: Install Required Packages

The next step is to install the required packages for TileServer PHP. Run the following command to install Apache, PHP, Git, and other necessary packages:

sudo apt-get install apache2 php7.4 php7.4-mbstring php7.4-zip php7.4-gd php7.4-xml git

Step 3: Install TileServer PHP

Download TileServer PHP from the official website using Git. Run the following command to download the latest version of TileServer PHP:

git clone https://github.com/maptiler/tileserver-php.git

Step 4: Configure TileServer PHP

Create a data directory to store your map tiles using the following command:

mkdir data

Copy your map tiles to the data directory. Then, navigate to the TileServer PHP directory and open the config.php file:

cd tileserver-php
nano config.php

Update the configuration file with the details of your data directory and map tiles. Save the changes and exit the editor.

Step 5: Start the Server

Start the server using the following command:

sudo ./tileserver.php

By default, TileServer PHP will listen on port 8080. If you want to change the port, use the -p flag followed by the port number. For example, to listen on port 80, run the following command:

sudo ./tileserver.php -p 80

Step 6: Access the Map Tiles

You can now access your map tiles from a web browser by navigating to http://localhost:8080/{z}/{x}/{y}.png where {z} is the zoom level,{x} is the horizontal position, and {y} is the vertical position of the tile you want to view.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed TileServer PHP on Debian Latest.