{"id":2035,"date":"2019-09-25T15:00:23","date_gmt":"2019-09-25T13:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=2035"},"modified":"2020-08-02T01:16:08","modified_gmt":"2020-08-01T23:16:08","slug":"install-wordpress-locally-with-xampp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/install-wordpress-locally-with-xampp\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install WordPress Locally on Windows Using XAMPP"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Creating a local WordPress site is always a good idea. Whether you\u2019re just starting out with WordPress or are ready to create a new website, a local WordPress installation provides the perfect place to play around, try out various themes and plugins, and learn everything about the world\u2019s most popular CMS. So, in this article, we\u2019re going to show you how to install WordPress locally on your Windows operating system using the XAMPP open source development environment<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]Before we start, you should know that a local WordPress site will be visible only on the computer you install it to. A local WordPress installation is not public like a live site<\/strong>. Instead, only you will be able to access it, which is exactly why it\u2019s so convenient for learning WordPress and trying out its different features without the fear of making a mistake or creating something less than perfect.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]Now that we\u2019ve said that, let\u2019s see exactly how to install XAMPP and set up WordPress locally. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”68px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Installing XAMPP on a Windows Computer<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The first step is to download XAMPP and install it on your computer<\/strong>. To do so simply go to the Apache Friends<\/a> website and click on the \u201cXAMPP for Windows\u201d<\/strong> link.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]

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\n \"Download <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Once the download is complete, you will have to run the newly downloaded file in order for the XAMPP installer to launch.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]If you have an antivirus program running you may receive a pop-up message like this:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"User <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Simply click Yes<\/strong> and continue with the installation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) message as well. If you do, click OK<\/strong> to continue.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"User <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Once you have gotten through all of the pre-installation messages and warnings, you should see the following prompt to start the installation process:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Start <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Click Next<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]The following screen should provide you with the choice to pick the components to be installed. In order to use WordPress with XAMPP, along with the required components you will have to choose<\/strong>:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”23px”]