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Installing PHP is a straightforward process that enables you to run PHP scripts locally on your computer for development. To install PHP, we will suggest you to install AMP (Apache, MySQL, PHP) software stack. It is available for all operating systems. There are many AMP options available in the market that are given below:
- WAMP for Windows
- LAMP for Linux
- MAMP for Mac
- SAMP for Solaris
- FAMP for FreeBSD
- XAMPP (Cross, Apache, MySQL, PHP, Perl) for Cross Platform: It includes some other components too such as FileZilla, OpenSSL, Webalizer, Mercury Mail, etc.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to install PHP:
Installing PHP on Windows
1. Using XAMPP (Recommended for Beginners)
XAMPP is a free software package that includes Apache (web server), MySQL (database server), and PHP, making it easy to set up a local development environment.
Download and Install XAMPP: Link
2. Manual Installation (Advanced Users)
Step:1 Download PHP: Go to the PHP downloads page and get the latest version of PHP for Windows.
Step:2 Extract PHP: Extract the contents to a folder (e.g., C:\php).
Step:3 Configure PHP:
- Rename
php.ini-developmenttophp.ini. - Open
php.iniin a text editor and configure settings like enabling extensions if needed.
Step:4 Add PHP to Path: Add the PHP directory to the Windows PATH environment variable so you can run it from the command line.
Step:5 Verify Installation: Open the Command Prompt and type php -v to check the PHP version.