Step by step guide on how to install WordPress on Localhost for beginners

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Installing WordPress on a localhost server is a great way to develop and test your website. Follow these steps to get started even if u had no experience with local host, this guide is a great way to get started. 

Step 1: Set Up a Local Server Environment

To install WordPress locally, you first need to set up a local server environment. Popular options include XAMPP, WampServer, or MAMP. These packages include Apache (server software), MySQL (database), and PHP (scripting language).

#### Download and Install XAMPP:

1. Download XAMPP from the [official Apache Friends website](https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html).

2. Install XAMPP by following the on-screen instructions.

3. Start Apache and MySQL: Open the XAMPP control panel and start the Apache and MySQL modules.

Step 2: Download WordPress

1. Download WordPress from the [official WordPress website](https://wordpress.org/download/).

2. Extract WordPress Files: Unzip the WordPress files to a folder on your computer.

 Step 3: Create a Database for WordPress

1. Open phpMyAdmin: Navigate to `http://localhost/phpmyadmin/` in your web browser.

2. Create a New Database:

   - Click the "Databases" tab.

   - Enter a name for your database (e.g., `wordpress`).

   - Click "Create".

Step 4: Configure WordPress

1. Move WordPress Files:

   - Copy the extracted WordPress files to the `htdocs` folder in your XAMPP installation directory (e.g., `C:\xampp\htdocs\wordpress`).

2. Run the WordPress Setup:

   - Open your web browser and go to `http://localhost/wordpress`.

3. Create Configuration File:

   - Click "Create a Configuration File" and then "Let’s go!".

4. Enter Database Details:

   - Database Name: The name of the database you created (e.g., `wordpress`).

   - Username: `root` (default for XAMPP).

   - Password: leave blank (default for XAMPP).

   - Database Host: `localhost`.

   - Table Prefix: Leave as `wp_`.

5. Complete the Installation:

   - Click "Submit" and then "Run the installation".

6. WordPress Setup:

   - Enter your site title, username, password, and email.

   - Click "Install WordPress".

Step 5: Access Your Local WordPress Site

1. Log in to WordPress:

   - After installation, log in to your WordPress admin panel at `http://localhost/wordpress/wp-admin`.

   - Use the username and password you created during the setup.

You've now successfully installed WordPress on your localhost server. This setup allows you to build and test your WordPress site locally, providing a safe environment for development.