What is Web Server ?

A web server is a computer or software that stores website files and sends them to users when requested.

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You type a website address, such as: example.com Your browser sends a request to the web server asking for that website.

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The web server receives the request and finds the required files. These may include: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, videos, and other data.

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The server sends the requested information back to your browser. Your browser then turns those files into the webpage you see.

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You → Browser → Internet → Web Server → Website Files → Browser

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A web server can mean two things. Hardware: The physical computer where website data is stored. Software: The program that receives and responds to web requests.

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Some widely used web servers include: Apache Nginx Microsoft IIS LiteSpeed Each performs a similar basic job—delivering web content.

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Depending on the website, a server may handle: Web pages Images CSS files JavaScript Videos Downloads Application data

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A static website usually sends ready-made files directly to visitors. A dynamic website may generate content using databases, applications, APIs, and server-side code.

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Without web servers, your browser wouldn't know where to get a website's content. They make websites available to people 24/7 through the internet.

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Imagine a restaurant. Browser = Customer Request = Order Web Server = Kitchen Website = Food served

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A web server receives requests from browsers and sends website content back to users. That’s the basic idea behind how websites reach your screen.

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What is Web Server ?

The technology that delivers websites to your screen.

A web server is a computer or software that stores website files and sends them to users when requested.

You type a website address, such as: example.com Your browser sends a request to the web server asking for that website.

What Happens When You Visit a Website?

The web server receives the request and finds the required files. These may include: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, videos, and other data.

The Server Receives Your Request

The server sends the requested information back to your browser. Your browser then turns those files into the webpage you see.

The Server Sends the Website Back

You → Browser → Internet → Web Server → Website Files → Browser

Simple Web Server Flow

A web server can mean two things. Hardware: The physical computer where website data is stored. Software: The program that receives and responds to web requests.

Hardware vs Software

Some widely used web servers include: Apache Nginx Microsoft IIS LiteSpeed Each performs a similar basic job—delivering web content.

Popular Web Server Software

Depending on the website, a server may handle: Web pages Images CSS files JavaScript Videos Downloads Application data

What Does a Web Server Store?

A static website usually sends ready-made files directly to visitors. A dynamic website may generate content using databases, applications, APIs, and server-side code.

Static vs Dynamic Websites

Without web servers, your browser wouldn't know where to get a website's content. They make websites available to people 24/7 through the internet.

Why Are Web Servers Important?

Imagine a restaurant. Browser = Customer Request = Order Web Server = Kitchen Website = Food served

Easy Example

A web server receives requests from browsers and sends website content back to users. That’s the basic idea behind how websites reach your screen.

Web Server in One Sentence