{"id":2991,"date":"2025-05-13T12:24:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T12:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/?p=2991"},"modified":"2025-12-16T15:03:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T15:03:09","slug":"install-wordpress-to-localhost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/447\/install-wordpress-to-localhost.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Install WordPress to Localhost in 10 Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Installing WordPress on localhost means setting it up on your computer without a live internet connection or web hosting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>XAMPP is the best option for Windows and Linux users as a local server environment, while MAMP is the ideal option for Mac users.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Here you will learn the detailed process of installing WordPress on localhost with XAMPP &amp; MAMP.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<p>Are you looking to build a WordPress website but don\u2019t want to go live yet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is possible to install WordPress on your computer, which is called <strong>\u2018localhost\u2019<\/strong>, which can be the perfect way to practice and create your site without buying hosting or a domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By installing WordPress on Localhost, you will get a private workspace where you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn how WordPress works<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try out themes and plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build your website safely before showing it to the world<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are just starting or testing new ideas, installing WordPress on localhost is a smart first step, and the best part is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s entirely free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will walk you through the steps together, where you don\u2019t need to be a tech expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"hsg-featured-snippet blg-hsg-featured\">\n<div class=\"hsg-featured-snippet__wrapper\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Install_WordPress_to_Localhost\" ez-toc-data-id=\"#Steps_to_Install_WordPress_to_Localhost\"><\/span><strong> Steps to Install WordPress to Localhost<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"hsg-featured-snippet__wrapper--content\" data-type=\"ordered_list\">\n<ol class=\"ol_list_box\">\n<li>&nbsp;Install a Local Server Environment<\/li>\n<li>&nbsp;Download WordPress<\/li>\n<li>&nbsp;Move WordPress Folder to XAMPP\u2019s Directory<\/li>\n<li>&nbsp;Create a Database for WordPress<\/li>\n<li>&nbsp;Run the WordPress Installation<\/li>\n<li>&nbsp;Set Up Your WordPress Site<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<span id=\"Install_a_Local_Server_Environment\"><\/span>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Install a Local Server Environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you install WordPress, your computer needs to behave like a server. For that, you will need a local server environment like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style: ' \\27A2';\">\n\n<li>&nbsp;<strong>XAMPP<\/strong> \u2013 Ideal for Windows &amp; Linux users<\/li>\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;<strong>MAMP<\/strong> \u2013 Ideal for macOS users<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table note-box-container\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout note-box\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Best Advice<\/strong><br><br>Go with XAMPP if you are just starting! It\u2019s free, beginner-friendly, and widely used.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s how you can <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/396\/How-to-Install-phpMyAdmin-with-XAMPP.html\"><strong>download &amp; install XAMPP<\/strong><\/a><strong> on your local system:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 To download XAMPP, go to the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apachefriends.org\/index.html\"><strong>Apache Friends <\/strong><\/a>website.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xampp-Overview.webp\" alt=\"Xampp Overview\" class=\"wp-image-3896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xampp-Overview.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xampp-Overview-300x151.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xampp-Overview-768x387.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Download XAMPP for your OS<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1022\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/xampp-diferent-versions.png\" alt=\"xampp diferent versions\" class=\"wp-image-2994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/xampp-diferent-versions.png 1022w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/xampp-diferent-versions-300x33.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/xampp-diferent-versions-768x86.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1022px) 100vw, 1022px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Run the installer and follow the setup wizard.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"501\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xampp-setup.png\" alt=\"Setup - XAMPP\" class=\"wp-image-2995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xampp-setup.png 501w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xampp-setup-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Once installed, open the XAMPP control panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 In that, start Apache and MySQL.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xampp-control-panel.png\" alt=\"XAMPP - Control Panel\" class=\"wp-image-2996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xampp-control-panel.png 666w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xampp-control-panel-300x110.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If both are green, you are good to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s how you can download &amp; install XAMPP on your Mac system:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 To download it, go to the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mamp.info\"><strong>MAMP<\/strong><\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MAMP-pro-and-MAMP.webp\" alt=\"MAMP pro and MAMP\" class=\"wp-image-3891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MAMP-pro-and-MAMP.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MAMP-pro-and-MAMP-300x145.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MAMP-pro-and-MAMP-768x372.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Run the installer and follow the setup wizard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Open the MAMP (not MAMP PRO) application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Click Start Servers to launch Apache and MySQL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Visit (<strong>http:\/\/localhost)<\/strong> in your browser to check if it\u2019s working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/420\/how-to-ping-google\"><strong>How to Ping Google in Windows, Linux &amp; MacOS?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Download WordPress\">2. <strong>Download WordPress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once XAMPP is installed, it\u2019s time to download &amp; install WordPress on your local system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 To download WordPress, visit the official <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\"><strong>WordPress website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meet-WordPress.webp\" alt=\"Meet WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-3922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meet-WordPress.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meet-WordPress-300x76.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meet-WordPress-768x194.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 In that, click <strong>\u2018Download WordPress\u2019<\/strong> to get the latest version (a zip file).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"539\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Download-WordPress.png\" alt=\"Download WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-2999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Download-WordPress.png 539w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Download-WordPress-300x176.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 539px) 100vw, 539px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Once downloaded, extract the zip file.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"586\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Selsect-destination.png\" alt=\"Selsect destination\" class=\"wp-image-3000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Selsect-destination.png 586w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Selsect-destination-300x242.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table note-box-container\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout note-box\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Important<\/strong><br><br>After extracting, you need to rename the WordPress folder to something relevant <strong>(like mywebsite)<\/strong> to keep things organized.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/422\/difference-between-website-domain-and-url.html\"><strong>Difference Between a Website, Domain Name and a URL<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Move_WordPress_Folder_to_XAMPPs_Directory\">3. <strong>Move WordPress Folder to XAMPP&#8217;s Directory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have downloaded WordPress, it\u2019s time to place the WordPress files where your local server (XAMPP) can access them. This lets your browser load the website properly when you type <strong>\u2018localhost.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To do this, follow these steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Go to the directory where XAMPP is installed (It is usually C:\\xampp).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"435\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Directory-list.png\" alt=\"Directory list\" class=\"wp-image-3001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Directory-list.png 435w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Directory-list-300x274.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Open the <strong>\u2018htdocs\u2019<\/strong> folder.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"327\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Search-result-in-xampp.png\" alt=\"Search result in xampp\" class=\"wp-image-3002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Search-result-in-xampp.png 327w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Search-result-in-xampp-300x230.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Just copy and paste your WordPress folder <strong>(*the name of your folder)<\/strong> inside htdocs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"122\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Select-Mywebsite.png\" alt=\"Select Mywebsite\" class=\"wp-image-3003\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it! Now, your local WordPress files are accessible via the browser!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Create_a_Database_for_WordPress\">4. <strong>Create a Database for WordPress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before WordPress can run, it needs a place to store all your content, like posts, pages, settings, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where the database comes into the picture!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, creating one locally is easy and takes less than a minute. Below are the steps!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Open your browser and go to <a href=\"http:\/\/localhost\/phpmyadmin\"><strong>http:\/\/localhost\/phpmyadmin<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Click on<strong> \u2018Databases\u2019<\/strong> in the top menu.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/php-myadmin.png\" alt=\"php myadmin\" class=\"wp-image-3004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/php-myadmin.png 719w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/php-myadmin-300x86.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 In the <strong>\u2018Create database\u2019<\/strong> section, you need to enter a name <strong>(e.g., mydb)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Create-database.png\" alt=\"Create database\" class=\"wp-image-3005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Create-database.png 563w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Create-database-300x82.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 In that, just hit <strong>\u2018Create.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"87\" height=\"46\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/create.png\" alt=\"create button\" class=\"wp-image-3006\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table note-box-container\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout note-box\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tip<\/strong><br><br>Remember the database name. You will need it in the next step.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/442\/how-to-create-table-in-mysql.html\"><strong>How to Create a Table in MySQL?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Run_the_WordPress_Installation\">5. <strong>Run the WordPress Installation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have placed the WordPress files in the right folder and created a database, it\u2019s time to bring your website to life!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this step, you will run the WordPress installer through your browser and connect everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style: ' \\2794';\">\n\n<li>&nbsp;Open your browser and go to <a href=\"http:\/\/localhost\/mywebsite\"><strong>http:\/\/localhost\/mywebsite<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;In that, select your preferred language and click <strong>\u2018Continue.\u2019<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Click <strong>\u2018Let\u2019s go!\u2019<\/strong> to start the setup.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to enter the following details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Database Name:<\/strong> the name you created earlier (mydb)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Username:<\/strong> root<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Password:<\/strong> (leave it blank)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Database Host: <\/strong>localhost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Table Prefix: <\/strong>(you can leave it as wp_)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"239\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Database-details.png\" alt=\"Database details\" class=\"wp-image-3007\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once you have entered the details, click <strong>\u2018Submit,\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/222\/how-to-find-what-cms-a-website-is-using.html\"><strong>How to find what CMS a website is using?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Set_Up_Your_WordPress_Site\">6. <strong>Set Up Your WordPress Site<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now comes the fun part! Creating your WordPress login!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Site Title:<\/strong> (Name your local site)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Username: <\/strong>(Choose your admin name)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Password:<\/strong> (Doesn\u2019t matter you are on local, pick a strong one)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> (Use any valid email)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Search Engine Visibility:<\/strong> No need to tick. This is just a local setup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After adding these details, click <strong>\u2018Install WordPress\u2019<\/strong>, and you are done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check by logging in at <strong>http:\/\/localhost\/mywebsite\/wp-admin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What If Something Doesn\u2019t Work as Expected?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, you need to double-check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style: ' \\2794';\">\n\n<li>&nbsp;Whether Apache &amp; MySQL are running<\/li>\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;You placed the WordPress folder in <strong>htdocs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Whether the database credentials are correct.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Useful Advice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always back up your local projects, especially if you are experimenting a lot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use plugins like All-in-One WP Migration or Duplicator to move your local site live later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t forget to stop Apache\/MySQL when you are done to free up system resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/265\/How-to-Ensure-if-a-Website-is-Secure-Top-Factors-to-Consider.html\"><strong>How to Ensure if a Website is Secure?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s how WordPress will install on your localhost!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you used XAMPP or MAMP, your computer is now your personal testing ground where you can experiment with themes and plugins, build and tweak your website without going live, and learn WordPress in a risk-free environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just remember, learning by doing is the best way to master WordPress. 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