Error installing wp-admin/install.php

Hi there, are you just trying to install a fresh WordPress site on your computer or are you trying to move a previously existing WordPress site (the one hosted on 1and1.com as you mentioned) to your computer?

If the former, I’d recommend reading and following this documentation first:
Installing WordPress Locally on Your Mac With MAMP

If the latter, I’d recommend just logging in to your current WP site.
– Install and use a site migration plugin that will make a backup copy of your site (including its database). I recommend “All-in-One WP Migration” to do this job.
– Download a copy of your site via the plugin.
– Go back to your local computer and install a fresh WP site.
– Then, install the previously mentioned plugin. Go to the plugin settings and from there you’ll be able to import the downloaded copy of your previous WP site.

I think it must be the latter as I have got the domain and host sorted. I was trying to design it on their website builder but I have read that doing it on your computer gives you much more flexibility than doing it online. SO I don’t need MAMP to do the latter?

Yes, that would be correct.

MAMP, also referred to as your local webserver, is a software used only on your computer to simulate a hosting environment for any website you want to build/design offline. Without this software, you won’t be able to access/develop your WordPress site on your computer offline.

1and1 on the hand, a service I admittedly don’t know too much about, is a live webserver (online) and offers numerous other options for web hosting solutions etc. (this is according to what I briefly read on their homepage)

As for developing a website online or offline is totally up to you and your preferences for what kind of environment you’re comfortable working in.

It is considered best practice though to develop a site locally first before putting your site up on a live server.

I will try what you said when I get home today and let you know. I really appreciate the help!

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