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Learn how to easily remove "public" from your Laravel project URL on Google Cloud without using .htaccess. Follow our step-by-step guide for an optimal setup.
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How to Remove "public" from URL on Google Cloud for Your Laravel Project

When deploying a Laravel project to Google Cloud, many users encounter a common issue: the URL of the application includes the public directory, resulting in an unwieldy link. For example, instead of having a clean URL like yourapp.com, it appears as yourapp.com/public. This can be an inconvenient hurdle, especially for those looking for a professional web presence. In this guide, we'll guide you through the steps to remove "public" from your URL on Google Cloud without the need to modify the .htaccess file.

Understanding the Problem

After uploading your Laravel project to a Google Cloud Virtual Machine (VM), you may have noticed that accessing your application requires you to include public in the URL. This is because the public directory contains the main entry point for your application, but having it in the URL is not considered ideal for user experience or search engine optimization.

Why Not Use .htaccess?

While using an .htaccess file to handle URL redirection is common in shared hosting environments, it may not function as expected on a Google Cloud VM. Therefore, we’ll need to consider backend configuration changes to resolve this issue.

Step-by-Step Solution

To eliminate the public portion of the URL, you can modify the Apache configuration files for your Laravel application directly. Follow these steps to reconfigure your server setup.

Step 1: Update Apache Default Configuration

Open the Apache configuration file. Run the following command in your terminal:

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Change the DocumentRoot setting. Locate the line that defines the DocumentRoot and replace it:

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Change it to:

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Step 2: Configure Directory Permissions

Edit the main Apache configuration. Open the Apache configuration file for further modifications:

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Adjust the directory settings. Find the following block of code:

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Change it to:

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Step 3: Restart Apache Server

To apply the changes you made, restart the Apache server with this command:

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Conclusion

By following these straightforward steps, you can successfully remove "public" from the URL of your Laravel application deployed on Google Cloud. This not only simplifies your web address but also enhances the overall professional appearance of your site. If you encounter any issues, be sure to double-check the paths you've configured and ensure your Apache server is running correctly.

With this information, you're now equipped to present your Laravel application with a cleaner URL. Happy coding!