How to install XAMPP on Windows 10

How to install XAMPP on Windows 10

To download and install XAMPP on Windows 10, use these steps:

1. Open Apache Friends website.

2. Click the Download button for the Windows version of XAMPP and save the file on your computer.

   Quick note: If you have special version requirements for PHP, download the version you need to install. If you do not have a version requirement, download the oldest version, as it may help you avoid issues trying to install PHP-based software. In addition, these instructions have been tested to work for XAMPP version 8.1.1 and older versions, but you can use this guide for other versions.

3. Double-click the downloaded file to launch the installer.

4. Click the OK button.

5. Click the Next button.

   

   Complete XAMPP installation on Windows 10

6. XAMPP offers various components that you can install, such as MySQL, phpMyAdmin, PHP, Apache, and more. For the most part, you will be using most of these components, which means that it is recommended to leave the default options.

7. Click the Next button.

   

   XAMPP install components

8. Use the default installed location. (Or choose another folder to install the software in the “Select a folder” field.)

9. Click the Next button.

   

   XAMPP installation location

10. Select the language for the XAMPP Control Panel.

11. Click the Next button.

12. Clear the Learn more about Bitnami for XAMPP option.

13. Click the Next button.

14. Click the Next button again.

    

    XAMPP installation wizard on Windows 10

15. Click the Allow access button to allow the app through the Windows Firewall (if applicable).

16. Click the Finish button.

Once you complete the steps, the XAMPP Control Panel will launch, and you can begin the web server environment configuration.