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Posted by Melissa Montanez
Melissa Montanez
278 Points

When I open the WebStart page in MAMP I get this error The requested URL /MAMP/ was not found on this server. Apache/2

I am taking the PHP tutorial but am unable to go to the next step as i continue to get an error. I have green lights for both Apache and MySQL servers and loaded just as was directed in the video. Any help is appreciated. Nothing online has helped with resolving this issue.

jack hamilton
jack hamilton
5,609 Points
jack hamilton
jack hamilton
5,609 Points

What operating system are you on?

5 Answers

Eric Butler
Eric Butler
33,512 Points
Eric Butler
Eric Butler
33,512 Points

If you are on a Windows machine, then you did not install MAMP, you likely installed XAMPP. Therefore, you shouldn't be trying to go to any URL with /MAMP/ in it. Instead, you should be able to type in the URL:

http://localhost/xampp

and see your start screen. Hope this helps!

Melissa Montanez
Melissa Montanez
278 Points

No I am on a Mac and installed MAMP. I have deleted, reinstalled, shut down my computer, looked for help elsewhere and nothing. I have my ports set at 80 for Apache and 3306 for MySQL. both green lights are on but I am still getting this error when I try to open WebStart page. The requested URL /MAMP/ was not found on this server. Apache/2.2.26 (Unix) DAV/2 Server at localhost Port 80

Melissa Montanez
Melissa Montanez
278 Points
Melissa Montanez
Melissa Montanez
278 Points

I just reset the ports to their defaults 8888 for Apache and 8889 for MySQL and it works like a charm. Not sure why in the video we were told to change the Apache to 80. At least it works and I may continue.

Eric Butler
Eric Butler
33,512 Points

Oh okay, that's good, so I guess you're set. Just curious: before, were you using the URL...

http://localhost/MAMP/

...? Your error message suggested that you were using just /MAMP/. Guess it doesn't matter now anyway!

Melissa Montanez
Melissa Montanez
278 Points
Melissa Montanez
Melissa Montanez
278 Points

Actually the WebStart page opened but it still will not link to my local host. When my port was set to 80 this is the address that was used. http://localhost/MAMP/?language=English

Eric Butler
Eric Butler
33,512 Points

Dunno why, then. In any case, there shouldn't be any problem using the default MAMP ports (8888 for Apache, 8889 for MySQL), which you say are working, instead of the default Apache ports, so I think you can just change the ports and continue using MAMP to develop sites locally. Good luck.

Melissa Montanez
Melissa Montanez
278 Points
Melissa Montanez
Melissa Montanez
278 Points

Jack, I am using OS X 10.7.5

Melissa Montanez
Melissa Montanez
278 Points
Melissa Montanez
Melissa Montanez
278 Points

Eric, It opens up the MAMP web page with my info but will not open my file.

Eric Butler
Eric Butler
33,512 Points

Not enough info. Files need to be in your MAMP/htdocs/ folder in order to be found/opened. MAMP (really just the Apache Server) needs to be running. If both of those things are true and your file won't open, then something about the way you initially set it up might be wrong, which could explain the other issue you were having. I'd recommend just reading the online MAMP docs until you find the answers.