Backdrop CMS is a popular open-source content management system. It's easy to use and provides developers with all the tools they need to create a functional website. If you're interested in using Backdrop CMS, here's how to install it on Windows 11.
Requirements
- Windows 11 machine
- XAMPP server (or any other web server with PHP and MySQL support)
Step 1: Download Backdrop CMS
- Go to the Backdrop CMS website (https://backdropcms.org/)
- Click on the "Download Backdrop CMS" button at the top of the page
- This will take you to the download page, where you can select the latest stable release
- Download the ZIP file for the release
Step 2: Install XAMPP Server
- Download and install XAMPP server on your Windows 11 machine
- Once the installation is complete, open the XAMPP Control Panel
- Start the Apache and MySQL modules by clicking on the "Start" buttons
Step 3: Extract the Backdrop CMS files
- Extract the contents of the downloaded Backdrop CMS ZIP file into the "htdocs" folder located in the XAMPP installation directory.
- If you have installed XAMPP in the default directory, the path will be C:\xampp\htdocs\
Step 4: Create a MySQL Database
- Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost/phpmyadmin
- Click on the "Databases" tab
- Enter a name for your database and click on the "Create" button
- Make a note of the database name, as we will need it later.
Step 5: Install Backdrop CMS
- Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost/backdrop-1.20.0/core/install.php (replace "backdrop-1.20.0" with the name of the folder you extracted in step 3)
- Choose the language for the installation and click "Save and Continue"
- On the next page, Backdrop will perform a system requirements check. If everything is fine, click "Continue"
- Next, enter the MySQL database connection details
- Database Type: MySQL
- Database Name: the name of the database you created in step 4
- Database Username: root
- Database password: leave it blank
- Click on "Save and Continue"
- On the next page, select the default installation profile and click "Save and Continue"
- On the final page, enter the website information and admin account details
- Click on "Save and Continue"
Step 6: Accessing Backdrop CMS
- Once the installation is complete, you can access your Backdrop CMS website by navigating to http://localhost/backdrop-1.20.0/ (replace "backdrop-1.20.0" with the name of the folder you extracted in step 3)
Conclusion
That's it! You now have Backdrop CMS installed on your Windows 11 machine. Enjoy creating your website with one of the best CMS platforms out there.
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