A Fast and Simple Guide for Getting WordPress Running Locally on a Chromebook Using XAMPP

Introduction

This guide will help you set up WordPress on your Chromebook using XAMPP.

Prerequisites

• A Chromebook
• XAMPP installed on your Chromebook
• Basic knowledge of WordPress and web development

Steps to Set Up WordPress Locally

1. Download XAMPP

   • Visit the XAMPP website and download the latest version.

2. Install XAMPP

   • Open the downloaded file and follow the installation instructions.
   • Launch XAMPP after installation.

3. Start Apache and MySQL

   • Open the XAMPP control panel.
   • Click on the "Start" buttons next to Apache and MySQL.

4. Create a Database

   • Go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin in your browser.
   • Click on "Databases" and create a new database for WordPress.

5. Download WordPress

   • Visit the WordPress website and download the latest version of WordPress.

6. Extract and Move WordPress Files

   • Extract the downloaded WordPress files.
   • Move the extracted files to xampp/htdocs directory.

7. Configure wp-config.php

   • Rename the wp-config-sample.php file to wp-config.php.
   • Edit the file and fill in your database details:
     • DB_NAME: Your database name
     • DB_USER: root
     • DB_PASSWORD: (leave blank)

8. Run the Installation

   • Go to http://localhost/yourwordpressfolder in your browser.
   • Follow the WordPress installation prompts.

Conclusion

Once the installation is complete, you can access your local WordPress site through your browser at http://localhost/yourwordpressfolder. You can now start building your site locally on your Chromebook!