WordPress is an open-source content management system that allows you to create and manage your website easily. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install WordPress on Windows 11.
Before you start installing WordPress on Windows 11, ensure that you have the following:
A web server installed on your Windows 11 machine. You can use web servers such as XAMPP or WAMP.
A MySQL server installed on your Windows 11 machine. You can use MySQL servers such as XAMPP or WAMP.
A web browser such as Chrome or Firefox.
Download the latest version of WordPress from the official website: https://wordpress.org/.
Extract the downloaded zip file to your web server's document root folder, such as C:\xampp\htdocs or C:\wamp\www.
Rename the extracted folder if you prefer another name for your site.
Create a MySQL database for your WordPress installation. You can use phpMyAdmin or any other MySQL client to create a database.
Open your web browser and navigate to the URL where you extracted your WordPress files. For example, http://localhost/wordpress/ or http://localhost/myblog.
You will see a welcome screen with a message asking you to create a configuration file. Click on the "Create a Configuration File" button.
On the next screen, enter the database details that you created earlier. You will need to enter the database name, username, and password. Keep the database host as "localhost" and table prefix as "wp_".
Click on the "Submit" button to proceed to the next screen.
WordPress will now create the wp-config.php file with the database details you entered. Click on the "Run the Installation" button to proceed.
On the next screen, enter your site title, username, and password. You can change these later if you want. Enter a valid email address and click on the "Install WordPress" button.
You will now see a success message with a login button. Click on the "Log In" button to login to your WordPress site.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed WordPress on your Windows 11 machine. You can now start customizing your website by adding themes, plugins, and content.
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