So, it sounds like you have a few things mixed around.
First of all, these files need to be on a hosting provider, not your computer.
Second, you can have WordPress create the wp-config.php file for you by simply visiting example.com/wp-admin/install.php
In this case, I recommend the detailed installations, they tend to help quite a bit when the “simple” instructions just wind up being too vague: https://codex.ww.wp.xz.cn/Installing_WordPress#Detailed_Instructions
Additionally, you may find that your hosting provider has their own “one-click” installer for WordPress, consult their documentation for details.
Thank yiu james for the reply
But hiw do i open tge config file invwordpress if thats the dowload file to install wordpress
All i have is a bunch if files on my pc but wordpress isnt installed
Tina
Hi Tina,
Do you want to install a new WordPress Site? wp-config-sample.php is just only a sample page. When you install WOrdPress on your local host or on server it automatically creates wp-config.php file which helps you to connect with your database with username and password along with your database host.
Use xaamp/mamp/wamp for your local server. Place all your file inside htdocs(all wordpress file inside htdocs)
Create a database
install it.
Are you trying to host a publicly published website, or simply mess around with WordPress on a local server environment?
I have the domain name already from 123 reg but want to build it my self. I know its not much but i dont see why i have to pay 123 reg for wordpress when they offer a free service. Its only a very basic website.
Iwill have a look at the link you sent for detailed instructions later with my hubby and see if we can understand
Thanks tina
Ok, you don’t build WordPress on your computer. WordPress is web software that you install on a server, and you then work with WordPress is through your browser. The WordPress software is free, but you need to put it somewhere so that it can be publicly accessed via the internet (not just on your computer).
To do that, you need either a hosting provider like the ones listed at https://ww.wp.xz.cn/hosting/ *or* for just a free blog, sign up at https://wordpress.com instead.
To clear up any confusion, WordPress.com and ww.wp.xz.cn are two different entities: https://codex.ww.wp.xz.cn/WordPress_vs_WordPress.com
I strongly recommend that you read through the above link as well as https://codex.ww.wp.xz.cn/New_To_WordPress_-_Where_to_Start before proceeding.
That’s something I was also dealing with. Thanks James!
