How to use xampp php server

Xampp is a software which actually allows a user to use a virtual sever interface, so you don't need to upload files each time to server and check it's working.

You can use xampp to run and execute your web pages while making necessary corrections.

Xampp is freeware it is available for windows, mac and other operating systems

Use the link below to download xampp for free

After you have installed xampp go to xampp directory where you installed it, in main folder of xampp there will be xampp start icon click it and xampp will get started and a control panel will pop up showing that server, mysql, apche are working.

Now the main part how to actually use xampp for server, just open the read me file in main folder of xampp,

here information about xampp will be given and a link will be given with title trouble with mysql connection

http://localhost/xampp/index.php

Run this link on your browser, if the following page appears then it means that your xampp is working fine, remember each time you start you computer you have to restart xampp, make sure that xampp icon is being showed on Notification area of task bar which will indicate that your xampp virtual server has been initiated.

To open your own modified page in xampp server just go to xampp directory where you installed it, then open htdocs folder and just paste your own made html or php page,

you can also make new directory in it but then you have to use correct address for it, make sure that xampp icon is being showed on notification area then just enter this address in any browser

http://localhost/xampp/your page name.php
if you have made new folder then you must following link

http://localhost/xampp/your new folder name/your file name.php
or

http://localhost/xampp/your new folder name/your file name.html