How to Install Joomla! on Windows 11

Joomla! is an open-source content management system that helps users to create websites and web applications. In this tutorial, we will walk through the step-by-step guide on how to install Joomla! on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, make sure that your system meets the following requirements:

• Windows 11 operating system
• XAMPP software (which includes Apache, MySQL, and PHP)

Step 1: Downloading Joomla!

1. Go to the official Joomla! website at https://www.joomla.org/download.html.
2. Click on the “Download Joomla!” button.
3. Select the latest version of Joomla! that supports your version of PHP (e.g., Joomla! 4.x supports PHP 7.3 and later).
4. Save the downloaded file to a directory.

Step 2: Installing XAMPP

1. Go to the official XAMPP website at https://www.apachefriends.org/download.html.
2. Download the XAMPP installer for your system.
3. Run the installer and follow the installation wizard.
4. Select the required components such as Apache, MySQL, and PHP.
5. Choose a directory where the XAMPP software will be installed.

Step 3: Setting up a new MySQL database

1. Open the XAMPP Control Panel.
2. Start the Apache and MySQL services.
3. Open a web browser and go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin/.
4. Click on the “Databases” tab and enter a new database name (e.g., “joomla”).
5. Click on the “Create” button to create a new database.

Step 4: Installing Joomla!

1. Extract the downloaded Joomla! zip file to the XAMPP htdocs folder (e.g., C:\xampp\htdocs).
2. Rename the extracted Joomla! folder to a desired name (e.g., “mywebsite”).
3. Open a web browser and go to http://localhost/mywebsite/ (replace “mywebsite” with the name you gave to the Joomla! folder).
4. Select the language you prefer to proceed with the installation process and click “Next”.
5. Read and accept the Joomla! License Agreement and click “Next”.
6. Joomla! will check if your system meets the minimum requirements. If your system meets the requirements, click “Next”.
7. Enter the MySQL database details, such as database name, database username, and password.
8. Enter the main configuration settings, such as site name, description, and admin email, and click “Next”.
9. Choose the default Joomla! template and click “Next”.
10. Review your settings on the “Overview” page and click “Install”.
11. Wait for Joomla! to install the necessary files and database tables. This process may take a few minutes.
12. Once the installation process is complete, remove the installation folder (e.g., “installation”) and click “Site” to view your newly installed Joomla! website.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Joomla! on Windows 11. You can now start creating your website or web application using Joomla!.

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