How to install Contao on Windows 10

Prerequisites

Before installing Contao, you need to have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

• Apache Web Server
• MySQL database
• PHP

Step 1: Download Contao

Visit the Contao website and download the latest version of the software. Save the file to a directory on your computer.

Step 2: Install Apache Web Server

If you do not have Apache Web Server installed on your system, download and install it.

Step 3: Install MySQL

If you do not have MySQL database installed on your system, download and install it.

Step 4: Install PHP

If you do not have PHP installed on your system, download and install it.

Step 5: Extract Contao

Extract the downloaded Contao file to a directory in your Apache htdocs folder.

Step 6: Create a MySQL database

Create a MySQL database for Contao. Note down the database name, username, and password.

Step 7: Configure Contao

Open the app/config/config.yml file in your favorite text editor and update the following settings:

database_host: 127.0.0.1
database_port: 3306
database_name: contao
database_user: root
database_password: null

You may need to update the database settings to match the settings for your MySQL installation.

Step 8: Launch Contao

Launch your web browser and go to http://localhost/contao. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. When prompted, enter the MySQL database details that you previously noted down.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Contao on your Windows 10 system. You can now start using it to create and manage your website.

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