How to Install XAMPP on Windows 10: A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking to set up a local web server on Windows 10? XAMPP’s probably the easiest way to do it. It’s been around since 2002 and quickly became a favorite because it’s simple, powerful, and just works. Whether you’re building something small or testing out a big site, XAMPP gives you everything you need to get your local server running in no time.

Let’s go through the steps to install XAMPP on Windows 10 so you can get your project up and running in no time.

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10 Step to Install XAMPP on Windows 10

1: Download XAMPP for Windows

First, download the XAMPP software by clicking the link below:

[Download XAMPP Software]

Once the page loads, click on the “XAMPP for Windows” option to begin the download.

2. After completing the download, double-click on that file to begin the installation process.

3. Click Next on the first page.

4. In this section, you can select the components you need to use. By default, all components are selected.

5. On the next page, you specify the installation path of xampp software. After selecting the desired path, click on Next.

6. On the next page, you can click on the link to get acquainted with the bitnami library. Click Next.

7. Xampp is now ready to install, if confirmed, click Next to start the installation process.

8. Wait for the software installation to complete.

Click on Finish to run the software.

9. First select the language to run the program and click Save.

10. Right-click the XAMPP shortcut and select “Run as administrator.” The XAMPP Control Panel will open. Then, click “Start” next to Apache and MySQL to get them running.

XAMPP Security Tips

Keep It Local

XAMPP’s perfect for testing things out on your own machine, but it’s not meant for live websites. If you decide to use it for production, lock everything down. Disable the services you don’t need, change the default ports, and only let trusted people access sensitive files.

Set Strong Passwords

MySQL and Apache come without passwords by default huge risk! Please set strong, unique passwords for both. It’s super easy to do through the XAMPP control panel.

Conclusion

And that’s a wrap! Hope you’ve got XAMPP up and running smoothly on your Windows 10 system. If anything’s not working right or you’ve got questions, just drop a comment below, and we’ll be happy to help.

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