How to Install WordPress Locally Posted by Stranger on 7:33 AM Digg it Bookmark it Stumble it Email to friend

Here 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 don’t 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 folder under the htdocs folder.
   
4. Rename the wp-config-sample.php file to wp-config.php and update the database details according to your local server.
   
5. Run wp-admin/install.php and follow the instructions to install WordPress.
   
6. Done!