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Many people love to run the WordPress installation script directly on their Live Server. It isn’t bad entirely, but I prefer to test my theme and design on my local server before deciding to upload it. If you are with me in this camp and don’t know how to install a WordPress installation on localhost, kindly get a cup of coffee, relax while I walk you through easy steps to quickly achieve that.

Easy Steps To Install WordPress on LocalHost

Step A

1. Download Wamp Server Ver. 2.1
2. Run the installation and choose a default browser for Wamp Server
3. Start Wamp Server
Hint: Green indicates that Wamp is online, while Red means it’s offline.
4. Navigate to phpmyadmin.
Alternatively, use this url on your web browser.
http://localhost/phpmyadmin/

5. Create a new User.

Create a New user in Wamp Server
-Click the Privilege tab,
-Create a new user
http://www.thatnaijablog.com/2013/08/how-to-install-wordpress-on-localhost.html

In case you are wondering if someone is following-I am. Am waiting for the next step.

didadavid: In case you are wondering if someone is following-I am. Am waiting for the next step.

The complete graphical illustration is on the link. Encounter any problem. Feel free to drop it and I can assist