You need a local server stack that includes PHP, MySQL, and Apache. Some popular options are:
- XAMPP (Cross-platform)
- WAMP (Windows only)
- MAMP (Mac only)
- LocalWP (Specially made for WordPress)
For XAMPP (cross-platform) installation:
- Download and Install XAMPP: Go to XAMPP’s website and download the version suitable for your OS. Install it by following the prompts.
- Start the Services: Open XAMPP, and click on the Start buttons for Apache and MySQL.
2. Download WordPress
- Go to WordPress.org and download the latest version of WordPress.
3. Extract WordPress
- After downloading, extract the WordPress zip file to the htdocs folder (XAMPP) or www folder (WAMP) on your local server directory.
- The path will look something like this:
- XAMPP:
C:\xampp\htdocs\wordpress - WAMP:
C:\wamp64\www\wordpress
- XAMPP:
4. Create a Database for WordPress
- Open your browser and go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin.
- Click on the Databases tab and create a new database (e.g.,
wordpress_db). You can leave the collation as it is (usuallyutf8_general_ci).
5. Configure WordPress
- Go to your browser and type http://localhost/wordpress (or whatever you named the folder).
- WordPress will prompt you to create a wp-config.php file. Click Create a Configuration File, then fill in the database details:
- Database Name:
wordpress_db(or whatever name you gave your database) - Username:
root(default for localhost) - Password: Leave it blank (default for XAMPP/WAMP).
- Database Host:
localhost - Table Prefix:
wp_(you can leave this as is).
- Database Name:
Click Submit and then Run the Installation.
6. Set Up WordPress
- Fill in your site information, including:
- Site Title
- Username (for WordPress admin)
- Password
- Email Address
- After completing the setup, click Install WordPress.
- Once installed, you can log in to your local WordPress site by going to http://localhost/wordpress/wp-login.php.
7. Start Developing!
Now your WordPress site is set up locally, and you can start developing, designing, and testing your site!
Let me know if you need help with anything specific during the installation.