Most web servers use port 80 as their default port. Xampp installation and virtual host configuration in mac. Open the xmapp virtual host configuration file nf in. The term virtual host refers to the practice of running more than one web site on a single machine. Using a domain name instead of localhost with xampp, wamp or. This video demonstrate how we can install xampp server services in mac os and configure virtual host environment for custom web folder path. Your options for running apache on mac os x techrepublic. This tutorial is intended as a supplement to my article, how to. To be able to access php code via xampp that is in a directory other. This is a simple guide on how to set up namebased virtual hosts in apache on mac os x 10.
Ensure you stop xampps apache server before editing either of the files below. Different versions of windows may store the file in a different directory. Setup apache virtual hosts using xampp in windows when working in local environment, i like to setup my projects with separate domain names like projectname. So, open the file applicationsxamppxamppfilesetcextranf.
Home local server configuring virtual hosts in xampp on mac os x a while back i posted about configuring virtual hosts in mamp. How to enable ssl s protocol with xampp in a local. Problems with the mac os x version of xampp, questions, comments, and anything related. Have you told apache to actually use namebased virtual hosting. By default, the apache configuration on mac os x serves files from librarywebserverdocuments accessed by the name locahost. A few weeks back i rejoined the cult of mac when i replaced my old asus notebook with a macbook pro, and since then ive been busy settling into my new os x workflow. How to install xampp in mac osx and configure virtual host. Xampp installation and virtual host configuration in mac os. The server is provided by xampp, which bundles apache mysqlphp in one bundle. Virtual hosting in xampp are constructed in the nf file and not the typical nf file. You dont have permission to access the requested directory. In this video you will learn, how to install xampp access local database run files on local server like subscribe. Xampp is a very easy to install apache distribution for linux, solaris, windows, and mac os x.
Learn more about mamp and xampp for running apache on os x. Restart your apache, you should be able to access the application via. In mac osx the hosts config file is located at etchosts. Setting up a virtual host on xampp on mac stack overflow. Virtual hosts and xampp server config the sitepoint forums. However, you can change the port to 8080, 8081 etc. The package includes the apache web server, mysql, php, perl, a ftp server and phpmyadmin. You need to be logged in as a mac administrator to edit the files. Select the xampp components which are all you want to install in your mac.
After clicking the next button, xampp will install to your application folder. It contains apache distribution packed with mysql, php and pearl which is available for most popular oss like windowslinuxmac osx, that. Xampp is an easy to install apache distribution containing mariadb, php, and perl. The benefits of using the new virtual host support is a practically unlimited number of servers, ease of configuration and use, and requires no. How to set up apache virtual host on macos youtube. An easy to install apache distribution containing mysql, php, and perl. Apache friends support forum view topic virtual host. How to configure virtual host in xampp on mac virtual. How to setup apache virtual hosts using xampp in windows. I have checked if the virtualhost is uncomment inside the nf and also if the. Configuring virtualhosts in xampp on mac jonathan nicol. Double click on xampp icon to start the installation process.