How to install XAMPP | Local host

Install XAMPP

Learning how to install XAMPP to be used as a local host can be done in just a few easy steps.  Using a local host is a great way to develop your websites off line or to practice your PHP or other coding.

Step 1

Download XAMPP from Apachefriends.org .

• Select your operating system to initiate the download of XAMPP.
• Click on downloaded file to initiate the installation.
• Leave the defaults as is and click “OK” until you reach a screen that prompts if you want to start the “Control Panel”.  Check the box for yes and click on the finish button.  This will initiate the control panel.

Step 2

• To the right of the “Apache” and “My SQL” headings are buttons labelled “Start”.  Click “Start” in the corresponding buttons
• You will be prompted with a firewall warning.  Click “Allow Access”.

Step 3

• Type “localhost” in your browsers’ address bar.
• Select your language.
• On the menu located on the left hand side of the screen, click on “Security”.
• Click on http://localhost/security/xamppsecurity.php to fix the security warnings.
• Assign a password to the  “MySQL SuperUser” section and click “Password changing”.
• Assign a password to the “XAMPP directory Protection (.htaccess)” section and click on “Make safe the XAMPP directory”
• CONGRATULATIONS your local host is ready.

See the video above for more detailed instructions.