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    How install wordpress on XAMPP local server

    How install wordpress on XAMPP local server

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    Amit Shukla

    Step1.
    Download WordPress

    Download

    Step 2.
    Extract the WordPress zip folder and put the WordPress folder in the directory C:\xampp\htdocs
    Rename the WordPress folder with your website name
    For example (I’m renaming it with “testing”)
    C:\xampp\htdocs\testing
    It will look like the below screenshot

    Extract wordpress zip

    Step3.
    Start 2 modules on your XAMPP server

    modules on your XAMPP server

    Once you click on the start button for these 2 modules (Apache & MySQL) they will become green

    Like below screenshot

    Xampp Control Panel

    Step4.
    Now we need to create MySQL Database
    For this run URL “http://localhost/phpmyadmin/” in the browser

    create MySQL Database

    Click on Databases

    Click on Databases

    Add your database name like add “testing” and clock on create button.

    Add your database name

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    The database will be added like this

    Step5.
    Now run your website URL in Browser
    Like
    http://localhost/testing
    Here “testing” is the folder name that we have given in step 2
    You need to replace with your folder name if you are given a different name

    Now run your website url

    Click on Continue

    Assign database

    Click on Let’s go!

    Add your database name here

    Add your database name, username = root, and password field blank
    Next click on Submit button

    Run installation

    Run installation

    Install WordPress

    Add above details

    And click on Install WordPress

    Run WordPress



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    Amit Shukla
    Director of NBT
    Amit Shukla is the Director of Next Big Technology, a leading IT consulting company. With a profound passion for staying updated on the latest trends and technologies across various domains, Amit is a dedicated entrepreneur in the IT sector. He takes it upon himself to enlighten his audience with the most current market trends and innovations. His commitment to keeping the industry informed is a testament to his role as a visionary leader in the world of technology.