How to Set Up a Web Server on Windows 10: Step-by-Step GuideUpdated a month ago
To enable IIS, open the Control Panel, navigate to Programs > Turn Windows features on or off, check Internet Information Services (IIS), and click OK. Once installed, launch the IIS Manager from the Start menu, where you can configure your server settings.
Key Highlights: Set Up a Web Server on Windows 10
- Using IIS (Internet Information Services):
- Enable IIS from Windows Features in Settings.
- After installation, open IIS Manager to manage and configure your web server.
- Create a website by right-clicking Sites and selecting Add Website.
- Using XAMPP:
- Download and install XAMPP, which includes Apache, MySQL, and PHP.
- Start Apache and MySQL from the XAMPP Control Panel.
- Place your website files in the htdocs folder and access your site via http://localhost.
- Using WAMP:
- Install WAMP to set up Apache, MySQL, and PHP on your Windows 10 system.
- Start WAMP and ensure the WAMP icon turns green, indicating the server is running.
- Create your website files in the www folder and view them via http://localhost.
- Accessing the Web Server Remotely:
- Set up port forwarding on your router and allow inbound traffic through Windows Firewall.
- Find your public IP and use it to access your web server from outside your local network.
- Managing and Testing:
- Test local files, PHP scripts, and MySQL databases.
- Use phpMyAdmin for managing MySQL databases in XAMPP/WAMP.
- Monitor server log files for troubleshooting.