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WordPress Local WordPress Development Local WordPress Development Installing a Local Web Server on a PC

I have installed my wordpress in Hosgator. Is it possible that you can add a local web server on my pc?

I have installed my wordpress in Hosgator. Is it possible that you can add a local web server on my pc?

4 Answers

Kevin Korte
Kevin Korte
28,149 Points

No, Hostgator and your local server are two very different things. Commonly you would build your website on your computer, and use your localserver to see your website in your browsers via http://localhost in your browsers URL. This would not be visible anyone else.

One your website is built, you use FTP (file transfer protocol) software to FTP your files to your web server (hostgator), after which if someone when to your URL, they would see your website.

There are courses here that can help you install a local server. Common options are XAMPP, MAMP, and WAMP. I personally use XAMPP on Windows and MAMP on OSX

Kevin Korte
Kevin Korte
28,149 Points

Sure, it's a great way to develop a site so it's not live to the world.

Ok, Is it not necessary to remove the site of Hostgator? Only I must upload my local server. Does Not?

Thank you!! The information is very useful. Greetings!