Can't install WordPress on localhost

  • Tom

    (@tomfromtechnoteamblog)


    10 years, 3 months ago

    I’ve tried installing WP.org to my localhost many times in the past. Whenever I’ve tried to do so, I haven’t been able to install WordPress, because apparently the Apache Port 80 is already in use.

    Does anyone know how to fix this?

    Thanks,
    Tom

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  • 2ninerniner2

    (@2ninerniner2)

    10 years, 3 months ago

    If you are getting the error that port 80 is already in use, 9 times out of 10 it’s because Skype is running 🙂 Should you have Skype running, here is how to remedy the issue:

    Tools > Options > Advanced > Connection > uncheck Use port 80 and 443 as alternatives for incoming connections > Save

    Do that and then try the install again.

    Gyanendra Giri

    (@gyan)

    10 years, 3 months ago

    Well,

    Some program is using port 80.
    You can change port no. for apache.

    Go to the directory of your wamp,xampp or mamp etc.
    then go to apache
    there will be a file named httpd.conf find 

    listen 80

    replace it with

    listen 86

    or

    listen 90

    and restart apache.

    You will not get this error again!

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