You need to put wp in a folder and then call it with something like that:
http://localhost/folder
it’s actually best if you make subdomains, but that’s a bit more complicated. open xampp\apache\conf\extra\http-vhosts.conf and add for every subdomain something like this:
<VirtualHost *:80>
DocumentRoot "d:/xampp/htdocs/haoooa"
ServerName folder.localhost
</VirtualHost>
obviously you need to adjust folder and d:/ to fit your needs.
This bit needs to stay like this:
NameVirtualHost *:80
<VirtualHost *:80>
DocumentRoot "d:/xampp/htdocs"
ServerName localhost
</VirtualHost>
Then open c:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts and add something like this for every subdomain:
127.0.0.1 folder.localhost
make sure you leave
127.0.0.1 localhost
intact like it is. Obviously, this is only valid for a windows systems. Then stop apache using the xampp console and activate it again. Your subdomains will now be available with something like this:
http://folder.localhost
Enjoy!
i asked what will be my wordpress url and weburl(dat users will type to access my blog)
i have xampp installed in c:/
Like @travel-junkie said, it will be:
http://localhost/xampp/wordpress
Assuming your wordpress files are in a directory called wordpress
i want to name it after my blog named techstar..like
techstar.com
i want to include my blog’s name in the url u said..
when the users type in and my wordpress is in c:\xampp\htdocs
If you are trying to use xammp installed on your local computer and connect that to the internet so that you’re running your own internet-connected server, then you have a lot more to do. That’s not a simple process if you are not a skilled server admin.
It would be best to get an account with an inexpensive host (bluehost for example) and set-up your site there
but sir i want to do it through xampp…
if u can…give me the links for it
Well, there are lots of links…here is one:
http://www.boutell.com/newfaq/creating/hostmyown.html
Just Google thinks like phrases like: running your own server OR hosting your own server
if someone has some other point to mention plz mention..
im working on the above points
@arvind Bhargava
You can’t just install Xampp, install WordPress, and expect anyone on the internet to be able to see it. As figaro said, you have a lot more work to do if that’s what you’re trying to achieve. The address for YOU to view WP locally on your machine however is exactly what travel junkie told you… http://localhost/the-name-of-the-folde-rcontaining-wordpress
@ thisisedie
sir i know that..i will do the more work..
plz tell me what to do..so that users can view my blog
It’s a little difficult to write out the exact proces.
Read the apache friends support forums…there is a lot of information there and they may be able to help you better understand this process.
a while ago i read a tutorial on nettuts.com on how to set up your own server. i’m in india at the moment on a horribly slow connection, so can’t look it up, but search for it on their website. good luck…
sir i would want to add a host for my blog
how to do that…????
