November 17, 2023
What is WampServer?
WAMP stands for Windows, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. WampServer is a Windows hosting and web development environment. It allows you to create web applications with Apache2, PHP and a MySQL database. WampServer also includes phpMyAdmin which allows you to easily manage your databases.
Using a local version of WordPress with WAMP will help you build and test your website, themes and plugins before putting it online. Remember, only you or your local network (if setup) will be able to view this site.
Step 1: Download and Install WampServer
Wampserver is available in both 32 and 64 bit. Make sure you select the correct installer for your version of Windows. Wampserver is not compatible with Windows XP, SP3, or Windows Server 2003. The latest version of WampServer can be found here https://sourceforge.net/projects/wampserver/.
Navigate to your downloads folder and find the WampServer installation file. Double click the file to start the installation process. It’s best to leave everything at the default settings. You do have the option of choosing a preferred text editor and web browser. I personally use Notepad++ and Google Chrome because these are better for web developers.
Step 2: Make sure Everything is Working
After the installation has finished you will need to look at your taskbar for a Green WampServer icon. If it is green then everything should be good to go. If the icon is orange or red there is a problem with Apache or mySQL. You will need to fix these problems before you can move on.
Step 3: Create a Database in phpMyAdmin
WordPress will need a database to install on so we will need to create one. Left click the green WampServer icon in your taskbar and choose phpMyAdmin or just go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin/. The default username is “root” and just leave the password field blank. Click the “Go” button to login.
On the left side of the screen you will see “ New”. Click it to go to the creation page where you can create your new database. You can also drop databases here if they are no longer needed.
The creation page lets you name your database. Name it anything you want and click the “Create” button. Remember the database name you choose as it will be used later for the WordPress installation.
Step 4: Download and Install WordPress
The latest version of WordPress can be found here https://wordpress.org/download/.
Navigate to your downloads folder and extract the contents of the wordpress.zip file. You will need to copy the entire WordPress folder to the directory c:/wamp64/www/ for 64 bit or c:/wamp/www/ if you are using 32 bit. You can also get to this folder by left clicking the WampServer icon in the taskbar and selecting “www directory”.
Step 5: Setup your WordPress Configuration
Open your web browser and type in http://localhost/wordpress/ and select your preferred language to get the WordPress Installation started.
The next page tells you it needs some information about your database. This Information will be used to create a wp-config.php file. A very important file that you can edit anytime you move your website to a new web host. Click the “Lets Go” button.
On this page you will see five fields: Database Name, Username, Password, Database Host, and Table Prefix.
For Database Name you will need to put in the database name you chose in the previous steps. Username is “root” and once again leave the password field blank. Database Host and Table Prefix need to stay on the on the default settings. Click the “Submit” button.
Next you will be asked to give your website a name, create a user, create a password and give your email. Fill out all the fields and click “Install WordPress”.
To login and edit you new WordPress website go to http://localhost/wordpress/wp-login.php and use the username/password you created in the previous step.
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this has helped me so much….am now doing my own on local server. Thanks for the tuitorial
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