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What is Xampp and How to Use It?

What is Xampp and How to Use It?

Xampp is an Apache web server application that is bundled with other web applications. Xampp is an open source application that can be downloaded and used for free. Xampp is licensed under the GNU General Public License. This license allows anyone to download it and modify the code for their own purposes. This software is not only free to use, but also free for distribution. Xampp can be downloaded and used on Linux, Unix, Windows, and other operating systems.

Step-by-Step Guide How to Use Xampp

  • Download the latest version of Xampp
    The latest version of Xampp can be downloaded here.
  • Extract the zipped folder
    After you download the zipped folder, extract it to your desired location.
  • Open your browser
    Open your browser and browse to http://localhost
  • Create a database
    Click on the "phpmyadmin" button on the top of the screen to create a database.
  • Create a database user
    Type your desired username and password.
  • Add the database to the Xamp
    Click on the "Databases" button on the top of the screen to add the database to the Xampp.
  • Click "Install"
    Click on "Install" to install the database.
  • Type your desired username and password
    Type your desired username to access the database and password to access the database.
15 Nov 2021