How to install Joomla 5 in WampServer Localhost on Windows 11 - (Same in 2026)

How to Install Joomla 5 on a Localhost Using WampServer on Windows 11 PC or Laptop in 2026.
Setting up a Joomla 5 site on a localhost environment using WampServer on a Windows 11 PC is a great way to develop and test your website before going live. In this tutorial, I will walk you through the steps to successfully install WordPress on WampServer.

00:00 Intro
00:20 Download and Installing WampServer on Windows 11 PC
07:31 Starting WampServer
08:05 Downloading and Extracting Joomla 5
09:23 Moving the Joomla 5 folder to the WampServer folder (C:\wamp64\www)
10:05 Creating a New Database for Joomla 5 (http://localhost/phpmyadmin/)
10:58 Joomla 5 Installation

To install Joomla on Windows 11 using WampServer, follow these steps:

Step 1: Download and Install WampServer
Download WampServer: Go to the WampServer website and download the version compatible with your Windows (64-bit or 32-bit).
Install WampServer: Run the installer and follow the prompts. Install it in the default directory (usually C:\wamp64).
Start WampServer: After installation, launch WampServer. Ensure the WampServer icon in the system tray is green, indicating all services are running.

Step 2: Download Joomla
Go to the Joomla website and download the latest version of Joomla.
Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a new folder. For example, name it joomla_site.

Step 3: Create a Database for Joomla
Open your browser and go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin.
Log in with the default credentials:
Username: root
Password: (Leave it blank by default)
Click on New on the left sidebar to create a new database.
Enter a name for your database (e.g., joomla_db) and click Create.

Step 4: Copy Joomla Files to WampServer
Copy the extracted Joomla folder (joomla_site) to the C:\wamp64\www directory.
You should now have a path like: C:\wamp64\www\joomla_site.

Step 5: Install Joomla
Open your browser and go to http://localhost/joomla_site.
You will be redirected to the Joomla setup page.

Configuration:
Site Name: Your preferred name.
Description: Brief description (optional).
Admin Email: Enter your email address.
Admin Username: Set a username (e.g., admin).
Admin Password: Set a strong password.

Database Setup:
Database Type: MySQLi
Host Name: localhost
Username: root
Password: (Leave it blank)
Database Name: joomla_db (the one you created earlier).
Click Next to continue with the installation.

Finalize Installation: After installation, click on Remove Installation Folder to secure your site.

Step 6: Access Joomla
Go to http://localhost/joomla_site to see your Joomla site.
Access the Admin Panel at http://localhost/joomla_site/administrator using the admin credentials you set earlier.

That's it! You now have Joomla 5 running locally on Windows 11 using WampServer.


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