FlatPress is a lightweight, easy-to-use blogging platform that can be installed on Windows 10. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing FlatPress on your Windows 10 computer.
To download the FlatPress package, visit the official website at https://flatpress.org/download/. Click on the "Download" button under the "Stable release" section to download the latest version of FlatPress.
To run FlatPress on your Windows 10 computer, you will need to install a web server software called XAMPP. XAMPP is a free, open-source software that provides all the necessary components for running a web server on your local computer.
You can download XAMPP from the official website at https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html. Select the Windows version and download the installer file.
Once the download is complete, run the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions to install XAMPP on your computer. Make sure to choose the "Apache" and "MySQL" components when prompted.
After downloading the FlatPress package, extract it to the "htdocs" folder in your XAMPP installation directory. The htdocs folder is located in the XAMPP installation directory, typically in C:/xampp/htdocs/.
To create a database for FlatPress, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/phpmyadmin/. This will open the phpMyAdmin interface, where you can manage your MySQL databases.
Click on the "Databases" tab and enter a name for your FlatPress database in the "Create database" field. Click on the "Create" button to create the database.
Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/flatpress/. This will open the FlatPress installation wizard.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install FlatPress. When prompted, enter the database name, username, and password that you created in Step 4.
Once the installation is complete, you will be prompted to create an admin account. Follow the on-screen instructions to create your admin account.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed FlatPress on your Windows 10 computer. You can now start using FlatPress by navigating to http://localhost/flatpress/ in your web browser. Login to your admin account and start creating blog posts and customizing your website.
Installing FlatPress on Windows 10 is a simple and easy process that can be completed in a few steps. By following this tutorial, you can install FlatPress on your computer and start using it to create blogs and websites.
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