WordPress with XAMPP: A Beginner’s Guide

Are you interested in creating a website or blog on your local computer without an internet connection? XAMPP is an open-source tool that can help you do just that. In this article, we will show you how to use WordPress with XAMPP.

Step 1: Download and Install XAMPP

The first step is to download XAMPP from the Apache Friends website and run the installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to install XAMPP on your computer.

Step 2: Start Apache and MySQL servers

After installing XAMPP, start Apache and MySQL servers to use WordPress. Open the XAMPP control panel and click on the start button next to Apache and MySQL.

Step 3: Download and Install WordPress

Download WordPress from the WordPress.org website and extract the files to the “htdocs” folder in the XAMPP installation directory.

Step 4: Create a MySQL Database

Open your web browser and type “localhost/phpmyadmin” in the address bar to create a MySQL database. Enter a name for the database and click on “Create”.

Step 5: Edit the WordPress Configuration File

Edit the “wp-config-sample.php” file in the WordPress installation directory to connect to the MySQL database. Rename the file to “wp-config.php” and edit the following lines:

define('DB_NAME', 'database_name_here');
define('DB_USER', 'username_here');
define('DB_PASSWORD', 'password_here');
define('DB_HOST', 'localhost');

Step 6: Install WordPress

Type “localhost/wordpress” in your web browser to install WordPress. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your website name, create an admin account, and enter the database details.

Step 7: Login to WordPress

Go to “localhost/wordpress/wp-admin” to login to the WordPress dashboard using the username and password created during the installation process.

Step 8: Install Themes and Plugins

Customize your website or blog using WordPress themes and plugins. Install them by going to the WordPress dashboard and clicking on “Appearance” or “Plugins”. Search for the theme or plugin you want to install and click on “Install Now”.

Conclusion

Using WordPress with XAMPP allows you to create and test websites or blogs locally without an internet connection. Follow these steps to install WordPress with XAMPP and start creating your website or blog today.