Install WordPress Website on Windows

By Fares Solution, 15 August, 2023

1. Install WampServer

  1. Download WampServer:

    • Visit the WampServer website to download the installer.

    • Choose the version compatible with your system (32-bit or 64-bit), and install it on your computer.

    • During installation, set an installation path (e.g., C:\wamp64).

  2. Launch WampServer:

    • After installation, open WampServer. A green icon should appear in the taskbar, indicating it is running properly.

2. Download WordPress

  1. Get WordPress:

    • Go to the official WordPress site and download the latest version as a .zip file.

  2. Extract WordPress Files:

    • Unzip the file, then move the extracted WordPress folder to the www directory in the WampServer path (e.g., C:\wamp64\www\wordpress).

3. Create a Database for WordPress

  1. Open phpMyAdmin:

    • In your browser, go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin to access phpMyAdmin.

  2. Create a New Database:

    • In phpMyAdmin, click New on the left side, then enter a name for the database, like wordpress_db.

    • Choose utf8_general_ci as the collation and click Create.

4. Configure WampServer for WordPress

  1. Adjust PHP Settings (Optional):

    • Click on the WampServer icon in the taskbar to access PHP settings.

    • Enable necessary extensions like openssl and gd if required.

  2. Start the WordPress Installation:

    • In your browser, go to http://localhost/wordpress.

    • The WordPress setup screen should appear to guide you through the installation.

5. Install and Configure WordPress

  1. Select Language:

    • Choose your preferred language and click Continue.

  2. Database Configuration:

    • Enter the following database details:

      • Database Name: wordpress_db

      • Username: root (WampServer’s default setting)

      • Password: Leave this blank if you haven’t set one.

      • Click Submit to proceed.

  3. Run the Installation:

    • Click Run the installation and fill in the site details, including site title, admin username, password, and email.

    • After entering these details, click Install WordPress.

6. Access Your WordPress Site

  • Once installed, go to http://localhost/wordpress/wp-admin to log into your WordPress dashboard.

  • Use the admin credentials you created to start managing your site.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Port Conflicts: If Apache doesn’t start, the default port 80 might be in use by another application like Skype or IIS. Change the port to 8080 in the Apache httpd.conf file.

  • Permissions Issues: If you encounter file permissions issues, ensure the www folder within WampServer allows read and write access.