How to move WordPress from Server to Localhost

Moving WordPress from live server to localhost can be done in several ways. But in this article I will try to explain two of them.

The first way (the easiest one) is by using WordPress Export/Import Tools.

How to install WordPress on Localhost

Download the latest version of Wordpress at https://wordpress.org/

After you've finished downloading the file, extract the file and copy all files and folders into the Apache Document Root.

How to install phpMyAdmin on Windows 10

Download the latest version of PhpMyAdmin at https://www.phpmyadmin.net/downloads/

Extract the downladed zip file in your computer, rename the folder to "phpmyadmin" drag or copy it into Apache Document Root.

How to install MySQL on Windows 10

Before we begin to install MySQL, make sure you have already installed The Apache HTTP Server and PHP as Apache Module or PHP as FastCGI.

Download the latest Generally Available (GA) release of MySQL at https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/. Download the Windows MSI Installer package. The MySQL installer MSI 32 bit will install both 32 bit or 64 bit binaries.

How to install PHP to run as FastCGI on Windows 10

Make sure you have installed Apache web server and it's running on your system without any problem.

Download PHP Non Thread Safe version from http://windows.php.net.

How to install PHP to run as Apache Module on Windows 10

Make sure you have installed Apache web server and running on your system without any problem.

Download PHP Thread Safe version with the same bitness with the Apache currently installed on your system x86 or x64 from http://windows.php.net.

How to install Apache on Windows 10

How to install Apache on Windows 10, download Apache Web Server and Ms Visual C++ Redistributable Package from: https://www.apachelounge.com/download/ make sure to download the same bitness x86 or x64

Install the Ms Visual C++ Redistributable Package first, just double click the executable file and follow the instructions.