Bookstackapp not reachable after IP adress change of host #4264

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OVERLORD · 2026-02-05T08:23:01+03:00

OVERLORD commented

2026-02-05 08:23:01 +03:00

Originally created by @macdilbert66 on GitHub (Oct 10, 2023).

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Describe the Scenario

I have an installation of Bookstackapp running on Ubuntu on a VM on Mac.
I have changed the network adress of the Mac from 192.168.22.x to 192.168.44.x
Ubuntu host is running now also on a new adress, but since Bookstackapp is not reachbale on the old and the new IP adress.
Anyone can help?

Exact BookStack Version

22.xx

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Hosting Environment

Ubuntu 22.04 on vmware VM on Mac

Originally created by @macdilbert66 on GitHub (Oct 10, 2023). ### Attempted Debugging - [X] I have read the debugging page ### Searched GitHub Issues - [X] I have searched GitHub for the issue. ### Describe the Scenario I have an installation of Bookstackapp running on Ubuntu on a VM on Mac. I have changed the network adress of the Mac from 192.168.22.x to 192.168.44.x Ubuntu host is running now also on a new adress, but since Bookstackapp is not reachbale on the old and the new IP adress. Anyone can help? ### Exact BookStack Version 22.xx ### Log Content _No response_ ### Hosting Environment Ubuntu 22.04 on vmware VM on Mac

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2026-02-05 08:23:09 +03:00

@ssddanbrown commented on GitHub (Oct 10, 2023):

Hi @macdilbert66,
The exact detail will depend on how the instance was created/set-up.

Assuming you followed the install script, you'd also need to adjust the IP in:

The webserver Apache config:
- Found towards the top of the /etc/apache2/sites-available/bookstack.conf file.
- After changing, restart apache sudo systemctl restart apache2
The BookStack APP_URL option variable:
- Found in the /var/www/bookstack/.env file.

If you have existing content in the system, you'd also want to run the Update System URL command:
https://www.bookstackapp.com/docs/admin/commands/#update-system-url

Ensure things are backed-up/snapshotted first.

@ssddanbrown commented on GitHub (Oct 10, 2023): Hi @macdilbert66, The exact detail will depend on how the instance was created/set-up. Assuming you followed the install script, you'd also need to adjust the IP in: - The webserver Apache config: - Found towards the top of the `/etc/apache2/sites-available/bookstack.conf` file. - After changing, restart apache `sudo systemctl restart apache2` - The BookStack `APP_URL` option variable: - Found in the `/var/www/bookstack/.env` file. If you have existing content in the system, you'd also want to run the Update System URL command: https://www.bookstackapp.com/docs/admin/commands/#update-system-url Ensure things are backed-up/snapshotted first.

OVERLORD commented

2026-02-05 08:23:13 +03:00

@ssddanbrown commented on GitHub (Oct 30, 2023):

Since there's been no further follow-up I'll go ahead and close this off.

@ssddanbrown commented on GitHub (Oct 30, 2023): Since there's been no further follow-up I'll go ahead and close this off.

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Reference: starred/BookStack#4264