How to connect a domain with a local host WordPress installation

Introduction:

When developing a WordPress website, it’s common practice to work on it locally before making it live. However, connecting a domain to a local host WordPress installation might seem challenging for some. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to connect a domain with a local host WordPress setup. By following these instructions, you’ll be able to access your WordPress site using your desired domain name during the development phase.

Install WordPress Locally:

• Download and install XAMPP (https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html) or WAMP (http://www.wampserver.com/en/) on your computer.
• Start the local server (Apache and MySQL) through the control panel.

Configure Virtual Host:

• For XAMPP:
  • Navigate to the Apache httpd-vhosts.conf file located in the xamppapacheconfextra directory.
  • Add the following code at the end of the file:

				
					<VirtualHost *:80>
    DocumentRoot "C:/xampp/htdocs/your-wordpress-folder"
    ServerName yourdomain.com
</VirtualHost>

				
			

• • Replace "C:/xampp/htdocs/your-wordpress-folder" with the actual path to your WordPress installation folder and "yourdomain.com" with your desired domain name.

• For WAMP:

  • Navigate to the Apache httpd-vhosts.conf file located in the wampbinapacheapacheX.X.XXconfextra directory.
  • Add the following code at the end of the file:

				
					<VirtualHost *:80>
    DocumentRoot "C:/wamp/www/your-wordpress-folder"
    ServerName yourdomain.com
</VirtualHost>

				
			

Replace "C:/wamp/www/your-wordpress-folder" with the actual path to your WordPress installation folder and "yourdomain.com" with your desired domain name.

Modify Hosts File:

• • Open the hosts file located at C:WindowsSystem32driversetchosts using a text editor with administrator privileges.
  • Add the following line at the end of the file:

				
					127.0.0.1 yourdomain.com

				
			

• Save the file.

Restart Server:

• Restart the Apache server from the XAMPP or WAMP control panel.

Database Configuration:

• Access phpMyAdmin by opening http://localhost/phpmyadmin in your web browser.
• Create a new database for your WordPress site.
• Open the WordPress installation folder and locate the wp-config.php file.
• Update the database details in the file:

• Replace 'database_name_here' with your database name.
• Replace 'username_here' with your MySQL username.
• Replace 'password_here' with your MySQL password.
• Replace 'localhost' with '127.0.0.1'.

1. Import Website:

   • If you already have a WordPress website, export the database and import it into your local database using phpMyAdmin.
   • Copy the website files to the appropriate folder in your local WordPress installation.

2. Testing the Connection:

   • Open your web browser and type yourdomain.com in the address bar.
   • The browser should now load your local WordPress site associated with the domain you specified.

By following these steps and using the provided commands, you should be able to connect your domain with a local host WordPress installation. Remember to replace the placeholders with your actual information.