How to Install WordPress on Localhost Using XAMPP

Follow these simple steps to install WordPress on your localhost using XAMPP:

Step 1: Download and Install XAMPP

1. Download XAMPP from the official website: https://www.apachefriends.org/
2. Install XAMPP by following the instructions.
3. Open XAMPP Control Panel and start these services:

• • • Apache (for the webserver)
    • MySQL (for the database)

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Apache (for the webserver) MySQL

Step 2: Download WordPress

1. Visit https://wordpress.org/download/ and download the latest WordPress ZIP file.

1. Extract the ZIP file.

 Step 3: Move WordPress to XAMPP

1. Go to the XAMPP installation folder (default is C:\xampp).
2. Open the htdocs folder (C:\xampp\htdocs).
3. Create a new folder (e.g., mywebsite) and paste the extracted WordPress files inside.

Step 4: Create a Database Using phpMyAdmin

1. Open your browser and go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin/.
2. Click on Databases.
3. Enter a database name (e.g., wordpress_db) and click Create.

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 Step 5: Install WordPress

1. Open your browser and go to http://localhost/mywebsite.
2. Select your preferred language and click Continue.

3. Enter your database details:

• • • Database Name: wordpress_db
    • Username: root (default for XAMPP)
    • Password: (leave it empty)
    • Database Host: localhost

4. Click Submit → Run the Installation.

Step 6: Set Up Your Website

1. Enter your website details:

• • • Site Title
    • Username
    • Password
    • Email Address

2. Click Install WordPress.

3. Once done, log in using your credentials at http://localhost/mywebsite/wp-admin.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed WordPress on your localhost using XAMPP.