How to Install WonderCMS on Windows 11

WonderCMS is a simple and lightweight content management system that requires no installation or database. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install WonderCMS on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Download WonderCMS

Visit the official website of WonderCMS at https://www.wondercms.com and click on the "Download" button. It will download a zip file containing all the required files for WonderCMS.

Step 2: Extract the zip file

Once the download is complete, extract the contents of the zip file to a directory (for example, C:\wondercms). Make sure you keep the directory structure as it is.

Step 3: Set up an HTTP server

To run WonderCMS locally, you will need to set up a local HTTP server. You can use WAMP, XAMPP, or any other HTTP server that supports PHP. In this tutorial, we will show you how to use WampServer.

Download and install WampServer from the official website at https://www.wampserver.com/en/. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Step 4: Copy the files to the local server

Copy the contents of the wondercms directory to the root of your local server (for example, C:\wamp64\www).

Step 5: Start the server

Start the WampServer by clicking on the desktop icon or by searching for it in the start menu. Once the server is up and running, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/.

Step 6: Install WonderCMS

In your browser, navigate to http://localhost/wondercms/. You will be directed to the installation page of WonderCMS.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. You will be prompted to set the admin username and password for your WonderCMS site.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed WonderCMS on your Windows 11 computer. You can now start building your website with WonderCMS. For more information on the features and usage of WonderCMS, visit the official WonderCMS documentation at https://www.wondercms.com/documentation.

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