How to create a local wordpress site using xampp

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How to Create a Local WordPress Site Using XAMPP A Guide By bY Wordpress Technical Support


I think all wordpress users should have to try a local site of wordpress on there PC. The benefits are – you can test themes, plugins, and a blog’s design. Local installations of WordPress aren’t just for developers. It is also very usefull for others. Some people think that it’s complicated process. But in reality it’s not. Now I tell you how to create a local wordpress site using XAMPP.wordpress customer support phone number


Install Xampp If you want to run a local wordpress site, you need a local server. This is easily done by a free software called XAMPP. Firstly you download and install XAMPP.wordpress customer support phone number


Set Up Xampp Once the installation was completed, you need to load XAMPP. You may be presented with a security alert. Select “Unblock�. Once you have done so, the local server environment should be up and running.wordpress customer support phone number


Create a Database Before we install WordPress proper, we need to create a database. From the same screen where you Started the Apache and MySQL modules, select the MySQL Admin button. This will open up phpMyAdmin in a browser tab. Select the “Databases� tab.

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Download, Configure and Install WordPress Find the location where you installed Xampp and open up the “htdocs” directory. Paste your WordPress folder into this directory. This is where your local website’s files will live.

. you’re done, save the file and rename it as “wp-config.php”. Once Open up a fresh browser tab and navigate to “http://localhost/yoursitename/”, where “yoursitename” is the name of your WordPress site’s directory. You will be presented with a familiar screen: Fill in the details, hit the “Install WordPress” button, and you’re done! You are now the proud owner of an offline WordPress site.

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