How to install WordPress ?

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 How to Install WordPress ?



Setting up WordPress on a local server allows you to develop and test your website offline before making it live. To do this, you'll need to create a local development environment using software like XAMPP, WAMP, MAMP, or a similar tool. Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up WordPress on a local server using XAMPP as an example:


1. Download and Install XAMPP:


Download XAMPP from the official website (https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html) and install it on your computer. XAMPP provides an environment that includes Apache (web server), MySQL (database), PHP, and phpMyAdmin.

2. Start Apache and MySQL:


Launch XAMPP and start the Apache and MySQL services. You can do this by clicking the "Start" button next to each service in the XAMPP control panel.

3. Download WordPress:


Download the latest version of WordPress from the official website (https://wordpress.org/download/).

4. Create a Database:


Open your web browser and go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin/.
Click on "Databases" and create a new database. You'll need this database name during the WordPress installation.

5. Install WordPress:


Extract the downloaded WordPress files and move them to the XAMPP's "htdocs" folder. The location of this folder may vary depending on your XAMPP installation. It's typically located at C:\xampp\htdocs on Windows.
Rename the WordPress folder (if desired) to create a unique path. For example, you can rename it to mywebsite.
Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/your-folder-name (e.g., http://localhost/mywebsite).
Follow the WordPress installation wizard:
Select your language and click "Continue."
You'll be prompted to enter your database details:
Database Name: Enter the name of the database you created earlier.
Username: The default username for XAMPP is "root."
Password: Leave this field blank.
Database Host: Leave it as "localhost."
Table Prefix: You can use the default "wp_" or change it for security purposes.
Click "Submit" to run the installation.
Fill in your website's title, username, password, and email for the admin account.
Click "Install WordPress."
After successful installation, you can log in to your local WordPress site using the admin credentials you just set.

6. Configure and Customize:


You can now start customizing your local WordPress site, installing themes, plugins, and creating content.
Remember that your local WordPress installation won't be accessible from the internet; it's only available on your computer. Once you're satisfied with your website's design and functionality, you can then migrate it to a live web server following a similar process to what was mentioned in the previous responses.