Installing WordPress locally on a WAMP server allows you to develop and test your website before making it live. In this guide, we’ll take you through each step of the process to get WordPress running smoothly on your Windows 11 machine.
The WAMP server combines Windows, Apache, MySQL, and PHP, creating a local environment to run and test your WordPress website. It is a great choice for developers who want to:
Visit the WAMP Server website and download the latest version of WAMP for Windows. After downloading, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
Go to the official WordPress website and download the latest version of WordPress. Extract the downloaded zip file to the www folder within your WAMP installation directory.
Open phpMyAdmin by clicking on the WAMP icon in the system tray and selecting phpMyAdmin. Create a new database by entering a name and selecting the Create button. Remember the database name, as you’ll need it during the WordPress setup.
In your browser, navigate to http://localhost/your-folder-name. Follow the WordPress installation steps, enter the database name, username (root), and leave the password field empty. Complete the setup and configure your WordPress site details.
Watch the full video tutorial on YouTube for a visual walkthrough of the process.
After completing the installation, you can log into your WordPress dashboard by visiting http://localhost/your-folder-name/wp-admin. Start building your site, add plugins, and experiment with themes.