How To Install Wordpress on local Server/Xammp

In this post, you will learn how to install WordPress on a local computer(Server). By doing so, it will save your time and resource from frequently updating and previewing files (so, you don’t need to frequently upload files on every change).
You can also be use the local version of Wordpress to test new plugins, themes, and upgrades. This tutorial is Specially for beginners who want to learn how to run WordPress on local PC.


Quick Summary 

Here are the simplified steps on how to install WordPress on a local computer:

  • Install a local server ( For Mac: MAMP, For Windows: XAMPP or WAMP).
  • Stat Apache and Start My SQL (If there is any Problom Click Here)
  • Create a new database by write it in Address bar. (http://localhost/phpmyadmin)
  • Download WordPress from wordpress.org in zip file and extract the files to a new folder under the htdocs folder.(C:\xampp\htdocs)
  • Rename the wp-config-sample.php file to wp-config.php and update the database details according to your local server. 
  • Run wp-admin/install.php and follow the instructions to install WordPress. Done!
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Kaleem Khan

I'm Kaleem Khan Citizen of Pakistan. Student Of Bachelor of Computer Science at the Virtual University Of Pakistn.

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