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install XAMPP

How to install XAMPP | Local host

Last updated on July 17, 2019 Leave a Comment

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.

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