How to Install WordPress on Android Using AWebServer

Hello, friends! Today, I want to share something new and exciting with you. Have you ever thought about installing WordPress on an Android phone?! Yes, that’s exactly what I’m going to teach you. Using an application called AWebServer, it’s possible. So let’s get started.

The Pros and Cons But

let’s take a look at the pros and cons of this.

Pros of Having a Local Host on the Phone

Always with you: One of the best parts is that wherever you go, your site is with you. No need to always sit in front of the computer to test or check something. Great for testing and learning: If you like to practice your coding and web development skills, having a local host on your phone is great.

You can test anything without worrying about hosting costs: Your money stays in your pocket: Well, using a local host means you don’t have to pay for hosting. This is a big saving.

Cons of Having a Local Host on the Phone

Phones are not powerful: It must be accepted that phones are not as powerful as computers. So if your site is heavy, you might face some problems.

Security issues: When you have a site on your phone, you have to think a lot more about its security. Especially if it contains important information.

It gets a bit complicated: For newbies, setting up and managing a local host on the phone might be a bit confusing.

Only you have access: Another point is that your site is only accessible on your phone and others cannot easily access it.

Well, dear friends, this was a general look at the pros and cons of having a local host on your phone. I hope this information helps you decide whether this method is right for you or not. If it is appropriate, then let’s go for installation and setup.

Why AWebServer?

Now you might ask why we didn’t choose KSWeb? Well, KSWeb is good but unfortunately it is paid. But the good news is that AWebServer also has the same functionality and it is also free!

Install WordPress on Android Phone

Step One: Install AWebServer: The first step is to go to the Google Play store and download and install AWebServer. This program is completely free and its installation is very easy.

Step Two: Set Up the Server: Once AWebServer is installed, open it and press the ‘Start Server’ button. This will start a local server on your phone.

Installing WordPress on Android Mobile Phone Step Three: Install WordPress on the Phone Download WordPress: Now it’s time to download WordPress. Go to the WordPress site and download the latest version. Or download WordPress from here.

Extract the downloaded file in an appropriate place in your phone’s memory. Then, using your browser, go to the address localhost and follow the WordPress installation steps. These steps are very simple and guide you step by step.

Step Four: Creating a Database in AWebServer: To install WordPress, it’s time to create a database. WordPress needs a database to store your information. This is very easy in AWebServer.

Open phpMyAdmin: The first step is to enter phpMyAdmin. In AWebServer, when you start your server, you should also have a link to phpMyAdmin.

Create a new database: On the main page of phpMyAdmin, click on the ‘Databases’ option and enter the name of your new database. Then press ‘Create’.

Using the database in WordPress installation: Now that your database is ready, when you are installing WordPress, enter the database information (database name, username, and password). WordPress uses this information to connect to the database and store your site’s information.

Final Step: Continue WordPress Installation: After entering the database information, you can continue the WordPress installation steps. These steps include setting up a username and password to log into the WordPress dashboard, and site settings.

With this method, you can have WordPress completely on your Android device and have a great experience of managing a complete website. I hope these tips have been useful to you and enjoy building your own website with WordPress on Android!

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