How to Install WordPress on Xampp Server | WordPress Tutorials For Beginners | Urdu/ Hindi Tutorials
How to install WordPress on XAMPP server, follow these steps:
1. **Download XAMPP**: Go to the Apache Friends website and download the latest version of XAMPP for your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux).
2. **Install XAMPP**: Run the downloaded installer and follow the installation instructions. Once installed, start the Apache and MySQL services from the XAMPP Control Panel.
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3. **Download WordPress**: Visit the official WordPress website and download the latest version of WordPress.
4. **Extract WordPress**: After downloading, extract the WordPress zip file to a folder in the "htdocs" directory of your XAMPP installation. This folder will be the root directory for your WordPress installation.
5. **Create a Database**: Open your web browser and go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin/. Click on the "Databases" tab and create a new database for your WordPress installation. Remember the name of the database as you'll need it during the WordPress installation process.
6. **Configure WordPress**: Open a web browser and go to http://localhost/your_wordpress_folder (replace "your_wordpress_folder" with the name of the folder where you extracted WordPress). You'll see the WordPress installation page. Select your language and click on the "Continue" button.
7. **Database Setup**: WordPress will inform you that it needs a database name, username, password, database host, and table prefix. Use the following settings:
Database Name: Enter the name of the database you created earlier.
Username: Enter "root".
Password: Leave this field blank.
Database Host: Enter "localhost".
Table Prefix: You can leave this as "wp_" or change it if you prefer.
Click on the "Submit" button.
8. **Run the Installation**: After WordPress verifies the database connection, click on the "Run the installation" button.
9. **Set Up WordPress**: On the next screen, fill in the required information for your WordPress site, such as site title, username, password, and email address. Click on the "Install WordPress" button.
10. **Installation Complete**: Once the installation is complete, you'll see a success message. You can then log in to your WordPress dashboard using the username and password you provided during the installation process.
That's it! You've successfully installed WordPress on your XAMPP server. You can now start building your website locally.
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