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This is the first chapter of the Complete

WordPress Theme Guide series. In this

chapter, you will learn how to install

WordPress on a local computer. By doing

so, it will save you time from updating

and previewing files (so, you dont have to

frequently upload files on every change).

You can also use the local version to test

new plugins, themes, and upgrades. This

tutorial is intended for beginners who want to learn how to run

WordPress locally.

Quick Summary

If you have some technical background, you can skip the detailed steps in this

tutorial. Here are the simplified steps on how to install WordPress on a local

computer:

1. Install a local server (Mac:MAMP, PC:XAMPP or WAMP).

2. Create a new database.

3. Download WordPress from wordpress.org and extract the files to a new folderunder the htdocs folder.

4. Rename thewp-config-sample.php file towp-config.php and update thedatabase details according to your local server.

5. Runwp-admin/install.php and follow the instructions to install WordPress.

6. Done!

Lets Begin

Before you start, lets look at the requirements to run WordPress:

PHP 4.3+

MySQL 4+ Database Server

1. Install a Local ServerIn order to run any PHP/database application on a local computer,

you need a local host (ie. Apache + MySQL). For Mac, use MAMP.

For PC, use XAMPP or WAMP.

Im using Mac here, so Im going to install MAMP. Go to mamp.info,

download and install MAMP.

2. Create a New DatabaseAfter youve installed MAMP, run it and it should take you to the start page. Now

click on phpMyAdmin. In the phpMyAdmin page, create a new database (eg.

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3. Download WordPress

Go to wordpress.org and download the latest build of WordPress. Go to the htdocs

folder (where you installed the MAMP), extract the wordpress.zip to a new folder (eg.

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4. Update wp-config.php File

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config.php and update the database details (db_name, user, password, host)

according to your local server.

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With your browser, go to http://localhost:8888/mysite/wp-admin/install.php

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Whats NextIn the next chapter, Im going to show you how to create a custom WordPress

theme in designer way (no PHP skill is required).

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188 Conny

Never ever came to my mind LOL to do it localy tzzz, now i can work even

when im without net

10 thumbs up

187 arvee marie

i used xampp and it was great. i used it before making my site go live.

186 Alex

Things are slightly different for WAMP: Heres what I did:

1. Install WAMP into c:/. When done, run WAMP then click on WAMP icon

in icon tray> select start all services from menu.

2. Go to your browser address bar: http://localhost (if you see nothing, try

closing SKYPE!!!!), click on phpmyadmin link at bottom (this just takes

you to localhost/phpmyadmin)

3.You now create new database, give name wordpress leave all other

dropdown boxes.

4.When it has created that, go to tab towards top right called Privilages

click add new user, enter a username and password twice, ignore

everything else and click GO on bottom right to save this user.5. Now you can continue from STEP 3 in Nick (webdesignerwalls)

tutorial, but note your folder will not be called htdocs it is call www found

at c:/wamp/www/folder-name-you-created-for-your-local-wordpress

185 Gray

Brilliant tutorial and have used it before. I updated my MAMP Pro, and now

it wont work!!! So annoying it cant connect and I keep getting this msg-

Not Found

The requested URL /mysite/wp-admin/install.php was not found on this

server.

Please help, I need to get this sorted. Ive done everything that is required

so really dont know whats going on! Thanks

184 Graham Armfield

Thanks for the clear instructions and easy to follow layout. This article was

very informative.

183 San Diego Mobile Notary

Great tutorial. I was always looking for ways to install Wordpress and work

with a theme local ly. There are many steps, but all are laid out very well.

Thanks for taking the time to help everyone.

Kurt

San Diego Mobile Notary

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This was a fantastic help! Thanks very much!

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