New to WP

  • I downloaded the 3.5.2 version, I don’t understand how to save the “wp-config-sample.php”
    It allowed me to rename the file.. I don’t know if that’s the same? Because that’s what I did, but it reverted back to the same name when I opened the WP file again (after exiting the window).
    I’m using a Macbook Air, if that helps.

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  • Hi Brytt, Are you using an FTP program like Filezilla?

    See https://codex.www.ads-software.com/Installing_WordPress#Things_to_Know_Before_Installing_WordPress

    Thread Starter Brytt

    (@babybue)

    I’m very confused. I just downloaded php-5.5.0.tar.bz2 AND fileSilla_3.7.1_i686-…-darwin9.app.tar.bz2

    they both won’t open. Archive utility window pops up saying “no such file exists” and “unable to expand”.

    Are you trying to install WP on your local computer or on a server? If on your local computer, you first have to intall MAMP (or use another server environment) –

    https://codex.www.ads-software.com/Installing_WordPress_Locally_on_Your_Mac_With_MAMP

    How is it coming along Brytt? I remember what its like being new to WP and have spent a lot of time learning recently. I may be able to assist you and help make sense of it. the wp-config.php should be the name of the file. Have you found a web host yet? If so, then you need to edit this config file locally, input the name and password of your database, save the config file and upload it to your server. I have attached this helpful link. Hopefully it helps you as well. If not please let me know. Thanks!

    https://codex.www.ads-software.com/Installing_WordPress#Famous_5-Minute_Install

    Thread Starter Brytt

    (@babybue)

    I’m still lost. I downloaded the mamp pro, but nothing is happening.

    Have you done any of the following steps? Take a look and let us know how far you’ve gotten.

    1. Install MAMP

    2. Make sure the document root in MAMP > Preferences > Apache is assigned to the folder you want to keep your site files in. For instance, my site files are all located at Documents > htdocs, but you can assign any folder you like to this.

    3. Download WordPress and copy all files to your root folder from #2. You can place them in a subfolder to keep it clean and allow for additional site installs later, if you like.

    4. Start Servers in MAMP

    5. Create your database using MAMP. Select phpMyAdmin from the MAMP Start webpage. Under “Create new database”, enter in a database name such as “wordpress”, and press “Create.”

    6. Open wp-config-sample.php and edit it, then save it as wp-config.php in the same location. Use the following:
    database name: [you created this in #5]
    database host/server: localhost
    database user: root
    database password: root

    7. Go to your install page to finish up: https://localhost:8888/%5Byoursitefolder%5D/wp-login.php

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