How to Install DokuWiki on Windows 10

DokuWiki is a popular open-source wiki software that is easy to use and highly customizable. If you want to install DokuWiki on your Windows 10 system, follow the below tutorial.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A working Windows 10 machine (64-bit recommended)
• A web server installed, like Apache or XAMPP
• PHP 7.3 or higher

Steps for Installation

Follow the below-mentioned steps to install DokuWiki on your Windows 10 system:

Step 1: Download DokuWiki

You can download the latest version of DokuWiki from the official website by clicking on the "Download" link.

Step 2: Extract the Downloaded File

After downloading the file, extract it to your desired directory. For example, if you are using XAMPP, extract it to the "htdocs" directory.

Step 3: Install and Configure PHP

If you do not have PHP installed on your system, download and install the latest version of PHP for Windows. Once installed, configure your PHP installation by editing the "php.ini" file. Set the following variables in the file:

memory_limit = 128M
post_max_size = 40M
upload_max_filesize = 40M

Step 4: Configure Apache

If you are using Apache, you need to configure the server to work with DokuWiki. Open the "httpd.conf" file in the "conf" directory and set the following variables:

LoadModule rewrite_module modules/mod_rewrite.so

<Directory />
    Options FollowSymLinks
    AllowOverride All
    Require all granted
</Directory>

Step 5: Finish Installation

Now it's time to install DokuWiki. Open your web browser and go to the directory where you extracted the DokuWiki files. Follow the installation instructions and fill in the necessary information. The installer will create a configuration file for you.

Step 6: Install Plugins

DokuWiki comes with a large number of plugins that can be installed to extend its functionality. To install a plugin, download it from the official website and extract it to the "plugins" directory in your DokuWiki installation.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed DokuWiki on your Windows 10 system. You can now create and manage your wiki pages with ease.

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