Cypht is an open-source email client designed to bring all your email accounts together under one roof. It is free, secure, customizable, and easy to use. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Cypht on Windows 10 using XAMPP.
Requirements
Steps
Step 1: Install XAMPP
XAMPP is a popular cross-platform web server package that includes PHP, Apache, and MySQL. To install XAMPP, follow these steps:
- Go to the XAMPP download page and download the Windows version of the software.
- Run the downloaded executable file and follow the installation wizard to complete the installation.
- Once XAMPP is installed, start the Apache and MySQL services by clicking the "Start" button next to each of them.
Step 2: Install Cypht
To install Cypht, follow these steps:
- Download the Cypht installation package from the official website.
- Extract the downloaded ZIP archive to the "htdocs" folder of your XAMPP installation (usually located in
C:\xampp\htdocs).
- Rename the extracted folder to "cypht" to make it easier to access.
- Open the "config" folder in the "cypht" directory and rename the "config.dist.php" file to "config.local.php".
- Open the renamed "config.local.php" file and configure the database settings according to your XAMPP installation (database name, username, and password).
- Save and close the "config.local.php" file.
Step 3: Run Cypht
To run Cypht, follow these steps:
- Open your web browser and navigate to
http://localhost/cypht.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your email accounts and preferences.
- Enjoy using Cypht, your new and improved email client!
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Cypht on Windows 10 using XAMPP. With these simple steps, you can take control of your email accounts and streamline your communication process. Happy emailing!
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