Localhost - Tips & Tricks

Post by **Stoker** » Yesterday, 11:21

This one is for the localhosters

Tips and Tricks, lets have them here.
An if any of you is up for writing a general howto, it would ne nice

I just started with wamp. I like it.
Much easier. But to be honest my live server is faster

Post by **SpIdErPiGgY** » Today, 14:07

General How-To: Using WampServer on Localhost

WampServer is a Windows web development environment that allows you to run a local server with Apache, MySQL/MariaDB, and PHP. It's useful for developing and testing websites before putting them online.

Requirements

A Windows PC (Windows 7/10/11 recommended)
Administrator rights on your computer
Internet connection (for downloading WampServer)

Step 1: Download and Install WampServer

1. Go to the official website: https://www.wampserver.com/en/
2. Choose the version matching your system (32-bit or 64-bit).
3. Download and run the installer.
4. Follow the installation wizard and choose your default browser and text editor when prompted.
5. Once installed, launch WampServer.

Step 2: Start WampServer

After launching WampServer:

Look for the Wamp icon in the system tray (bottom-right corner).
Green icon = All services are running
Orange icon = Some services not running
Red icon = Services not running

To start or restart services:

Left-click the icon → Restart All Services
Use Apache or MySQL menu to manage individual services

Step 3: Using the "www" Folder

Your web files go into the www directory:

Default path: C:wamp64www
Create a new folder here, e.g., myproject
Place your HTML, PHP, or CMS (like phpBB, WordPress, etc.) files inside

To view it in your browser:

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http://localhost/myproject/

Step 4: Create a Database

1. Open phpMyAdmin via

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http://localhost/phpmyadmin/

2. Default login:

Username: root
Password: (leave empty by default)

3. Click "New", enter a database name, and click "Create".

You can now use this database for your local website.

Step 5: Configure php.ini, httpd.conf, etc. (Optional)

To change settings:

Left-click the Wamp icon
Go to PHP → php.ini to edit PHP settings
Go to Apache → httpd.conf to configure the web server

Restart services after making changes!

Step 6: Go Live (Optional)

WampServer is for local development. To put your website online:

Upload your files to a real web host
Export your database via phpMyAdmin
Update config files with live server credentials

Troubleshooting

Port 80 already in use?
→ Skype, IIS, or other programs may block it. Change Apache's port or stop the conflicting program.

Missing DLLs?
→ Make sure Visual C++ Redistributables are installed: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/downloa ... ?id=48145
Wamp icon stays orange/red?
→ Use "Logs" in the Wamp menu to find errors.

You’re ready to develop locally!

Use WampServer to test your websites, experiment with CMS platforms, and develop PHP/MySQL applications — all from your own computer.

Tip wrote:Bookmark http://localhost/ for quick access to all your local projects.