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How to install WordPress on your local server
Download WordPress:
Visit wordpress.org and download the latest version of WordPress.
Unzip the downloaded file to a folder on your computer.
The folder is htdocs
Set Up the Database:
Log in to your hosting account's control panel ( XAMPP dashboard).
Find the "MySQL Databases" icon and create a new database.
Create a new MySQL user and assign it to the database with full permissions.
Configure wp-config.php:
In the WordPress folder you unzipped earlier, find the wp-config.php file.
Go to browser and type localhost/foldername/wp-admin/ wp-config.php.
Open wp-config.php and enter your database information:
o Database name (name you created on your server/xampp)
o Database username (root)
o Database password (leave it like that)
o Database host (localhost)
o Table Prefix(wp_)
Press Submit.
Run the WordPress Installer:
Open a web browser and go to your domain name (or the subdirectory where you
installed WordPress).
You should see the WordPress installation page.
Enter your site details (site title(name of your site), usernam(root)e, password(create
strong password), and email(your emil)) and click "Install WordPress".
Complete the Installation:
After WordPress is installed, you will see a success message.
You can then log in to your WordPress site using the admin username(root) and
password (your password)you set during installation.
Access your WordPress dashboard
Optional: Choose a Theme and Customize:
Navigate to "Appearance" > "Themes" in your WordPress dashboard.
Choose a theme or add a new one if desired.
Customize your site by adding plugins, creating pages, and configuring settings
through the WordPress dashboard
How to install wordpress on an online server
Download WordPress:
Visit wordpress.org and download the latest version of WordPress.
Unzip the downloaded file to a folder on your computer.
The folder is htdocs
Set Up the Database:
Log in to your hosting account's control panel (cPanel/ XAMPP dashboard).
Find the "MySQL Databases" icon and create a new database.
Create a new MySQL user and assign it to the database with full permissions.
Configure wp-config.php:
In the WordPress folder you unzipped earlier, find the wp-config-sample.php file.
Rename it to wp-config.php.
Open wp-config.php and enter your database information:
o Database name
o Database username
o Database password
o Database host (usually localhost)
Save the file.
Upload WordPress Files to Your Server:
Connect to your web server using FTP software (e.g., FileZilla).
Upload all the WordPress files and folders from your local computer to your web
server's root directory or a subdirectory.
Run the WordPress Installer:
Open a web browser and go to your domain name (or the subdirectory where you
installed WordPress).
You should see the WordPress installation page.
Select your language and click "Continue".
Enter your site details (site title, username, password, and email) and click "Install
WordPress".
Complete the Installation:
After WordPress is installed, you will see a success message.
You can then log in to your WordPress site using the admin username and password
you set during installation.
Access your WordPress dashboard by adding /wp-admin to your site's URL (e.g.,
http://yoursite.com/wp-admin).
Optional: Choose a Theme and Customize:
Navigate to "Appearance" > "Themes" in your WordPress dashboard.
Choose a theme or add a new one if desired.
Customize your site by adding plugins, creating pages, and configuring settings
through the WordPress dashboard
