Introduction
WooCommerce is an open-source e-commerce plugin for WordPress. It is designed to help you create and manage an online store with ease. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install WooCommerce on Windows 11.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure you have the following:
- A Windows 11 computer or laptop
- A web browser, such as Chrome, Edge or Firefox
- An active internet connection
Step 1 - Download and Install XAMP
WooCommerce requires a web server to run on. We will use XAMPP, a free and open-source web server solution, to install WooCommerce.
- Go to the XAMPP website (https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html) and download the latest version for Windows.
- Run the downloaded installer file and follow the prompts to install XAMPP on your computer.
- Launch XAMPP Control Panel and start the Apache and MySQL services.
Step 2 - Download and Install WordPress
WooCommerce is a plugin for WordPress, so we need to install the WordPress content management system first.
- Go to the WordPress website (https://wordpress.org/download/) and download the latest version of WordPress.
- Extract the downloaded file to the htdocs folder located in the XAMPP installation directory (usually located at
C:\xampp\htdocs).
- Rename the extracted folder to a name you can easily remember, such as
my-store.
- Open your web browser and go to
http://localhost/my-store/.
- Follow the instructions to install WordPress. Make sure to remember your login credentials.
Step 3 - Install WooCommerce
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard by going to
http://localhost/my-store/wp-admin/.
- In the left-hand menu, navigate to "Plugins" > "Add New".
- In the search bar, type "WooCommerce" and click "Install Now".
- Wait for the installation to finish, then click "Activate".
- Follow the on-screen prompts to set up WooCommerce.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed WooCommerce on your Windows 11 computer!
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install WooCommerce on Windows 11. Remember to keep your software and plugins up to date for optimal performance and security.
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