How to install wordpress website in localhost?

Absolutely! I’ll guide you step by step on how to install a WordPress website on your localhost (your own computer) using tools like XAMPP or WAMP. I’ll keep it beginner-friendly.

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Step 1: Install a Local Server (XAMPP / WAMP / MAMP)

1. Download XAMPP: https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html

   • Choose Windows / Mac / Linux version based on your OS.

2. Install XAMPP and open the XAMPP Control Panel.

3. Start modules:

   • Apache (web server)

   • MySQL (database server)

If using WAMP, it’s almost the same—just start WAMP and click the green icon.

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Step 2: Download WordPress

1. Go to https://wordpress.org/download/

2. Download the latest version of WordPress (ZIP file).

3. Extract the folder.

4. Copy the extracted folder into your local server’s root directory:

   • XAMPP: C:\xampp\htdocs\your_website_name

   • WAMP: C:\wamp64\www\your_website_name

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Step 3: Create a Database

1. Open browser → type http://localhost/phpmyadmin

2. Click Databases → Create Database

   • Name it (e.g., wordpress_db)

   • Collation: utf8_general_ci

   • Click Create

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Step 4: Configure WordPress

1. Go to your site in browser: http://localhost/your_website_name

2. Select language → Click Continue

3. Click Let’s go! (WordPress setup)

4. Fill in database details:

   • Database Name: wordpress_db (from Step 3)

   • Username: root

   • Password: (leave blank for XAMPP)

   • Database Host: localhost

   • Table Prefix: wp_ (default)

5. Click Submit, then Run the Installation

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Step 5: WordPress Site Setup

1. Fill in site info:

   • Site Title

   • Username (for admin login)

   • Password

   • Email

2. Click Install WordPress

3. After successful installation → Login using your admin credentials:

   • http://localhost/your_website_name/wp-admin