How to download and install WordPress

• Tech Area
• October 13, 2022

WordPress is free and open-source content management system (CMS) written in PHP language with MySQL database. It’s a popular website creation platform for individuals without any coding background. It’s free to download. Anyone can download, install and modify it for free.

Steps to download and install WordPress:

Below are the step by step process to download and install WordPress.

Step 1: Download WordPress

Click on below link to download WordPress.

https://wordpress.org/download

Step 2: Extract zip file

Now, you need to extract compressed (zipped) folders. Right click on zip file and click to “Extract All…”.

after successfully extract copy wordpress folder and paste in htdocs.

C:\xampp\htdocs\wordpress

Step 3: Create the Database

Now, you need to create the Database.

http://localhost/phpmyadmin/

Click on “New” enter “database name” and click on “Create” as shown in figure.

The database “my_db” has been created successfully.

Step 4: Run Installation

Use below url to run the installation.

http://localhost/wordpress

Choose language then click on “Continue” to start installation.

Click on “Let’s go!”.

Now, you need to enter your database details.

Database name: The name of the database.

Username: Your database username.

Password: Your database password.

Database Host: localhost (Default)

Table Prefix: wp_ (Default)

After filling all database details click on “Submit” button.

Click on “Run the installation” to continue.

Database tables has been created successfully.

You need to provide the following information. You can always change these settings later.

After filling all information click on “Install WordPress” to continue.

Congratulations WordPress has been installed.

Click on “Log In” button to continue.

After successfully login you will see WordPress dashboard.