How to Install Flarum on Windows 10

Flarum is a free, open-source forum software that is very easy to set up and use. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Flarum on your Windows 10 computer.

Prerequisites

Before you start, you will need the following:

• A Windows 10 computer.
• A web server software like XAMPP or WAMP.
• A web browser.
• An internet connection.

Steps to Install Flarum

Here are the steps to install Flarum on Windows 10:

Step 1: Download the Latest Version of Flarum

Visit the official Flarum website at https://flarum.org and download the latest version of Flarum. Once the download is complete, extract the zip file to a suitable location on your computer.

Step 2: Install Web Server Software

To run Flarum on your computer, you need to install a web server software like XAMPP or WAMP. We recommend using XAMPP as it comes bundled with all the necessary software components needed to run Flarum.

To install XAMPP, follow these steps:

• Visit the official XAMPP website at https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html
• Click on the 'XAMPP for Windows' button to download the installer.
• Once the download is complete, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install XAMPP on your computer.

Step 3: Start Apache and MySQL Servers

To start the Apache and MySQL servers, follow these steps:

• Launch the XAMPP Control Panel from the Windows Start menu.
• Click on the 'Start' button next to the Apache and MySQL modules to start the servers.

Step 4: Create a New Database for Flarum

To create a new database for Flarum, follow these steps:

• Open a web browser and enter 'localhost/phpmyadmin' in the address bar.
• Click on the 'New' button to create a new database.
• Give your database a suitable name and click on the 'Create' button.

Step 5: Install Flarum

To install Flarum, follow these steps:

• Open a web browser and enter 'localhost/flarum' in the address bar.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Flarum.
• When prompted, enter the database name, username, and password you created earlier.
• Once the installation is complete, you will be able to log in to your new Flarum forum.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Flarum on Windows 10. With its simple installation and plethora of features, Flarum is an excellent forum software to create an online community.

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