How to install WordPress on Localhost for offline use - by Digital Rakshith
WordPress is the most popular CMS (Content Management System) in the world. It is the great idea to install WordPress in Localhost and design wesbsite then upload in live server hosting. Because you can’t design a website overnight. It takes some time for content writing and information gathering. Hence it is always a good practice to design website offline completely then make it online once you are ok with your design and content.
Step1 : Download WordPress folder on your computer
WordPress does not come as executable file. It is always downloaded in the form of folder. Download WordPress folder from official website https://wordpress.org/download/
Don’t download from unauthorized website as they may pose treat in the form of cookies . Once you download the folder, unzip (extract) it by right clicking on the folder.
Step 2 : Download XAMPP server on your computer
XAMPP is the most popular offline server which can be download for free of cost and create websites offline. Always download XAMPP server from official website https://www.apachefriends.org/download.html Once you download XAMPP executable file, install it on your computer. Check my video above for the full installation and WordPress configuration procedure
Step 3 : Copy WordPress folder into XAMPP folder in your computer
After installing XAMPP server please open XAMPP control panel from your start button and click on tow start buttons present next to Apache and Mysql. After this goto your downloads of your computer copy WordPress folder and paste it in “c:/xampp/htdocs” on your computer. Then rename WordPress folder into your desired domain name (website name)
Step 4 : Create Database and configure WordPress for your website
Go to XAMPP control panel and click on “admin” button in the row of “Mysql” and create database for your website. Then open any browser on your computer and type your website name followed by localhost (localhost://websitename.com). Here you will be prompted to configure WordPress. Configure WordPress by entering your database name, servername (root) and password (null).
