Deploying a Laravel application to a production server typically involves several steps, including:

Preparing the production environment: Before you can deploy a Laravel application to a production server, you’ll need to ensure that the server meets the necessary requirements. This includes installing PHP, a web server (such as Apache or Nginx), and any necessary extensions or dependencies. You’ll also need to configure your server to run your application.

Setting up a version control system: You’ll want to use a version control system (such as Git) to manage your code and deploy changes to your production server. You can either set up your own Git repository on the production server, or use a cloud-based service such as GitHub or Bitbucket.

Creating a build of your application: You’ll need to create a build of your application that includes all the necessary files, dependencies, and configurations. This typically involves running the composer install command to install any necessary dependencies, and running any necessary database migrations or other setup tasks.

Uploading your application to the server: Once you have a build of your application, you’ll need to upload it to the production server. You can use FTP or SCP to upload the files, or use a deployment tool such as Envoyer or Deployer.

Configuring your server: Once your application is uploaded to the server, you’ll need to configure your web server to serve your application. This typically involves setting up a virtual host, configuring SSL (if necessary), and configuring your web server to point to the public directory of your Laravel application.

Running your application: Finally, you’ll need to start your application on the production server. This typically involves starting the web server, and configuring any necessary cron jobs or background processes.

Note that there are many different ways to deploy a Laravel application to a production server, and the exact steps may vary depending on your specific setup and requirements. The above steps are meant to provide a general overview of the process.