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Hello!

I'm using WampServer version 3.2.4.9 (64-bit) on my system (windows 11 64-bit). I'm working on a WordPress project named "siat," and I'm trying to set it up locally. However, I'm encountering some issues. Here's what I've done so far:

1. I placed my "siat" project inside the "www" folder of WampServer.
2. I created a database using phpMyAdmin and successfully imported the required tables.
3. In the "wp_options" table of the database, I updated both "siteurl" and "home" values to "[localhost]; to ensure the correct URL.

Despite these configurations, when I type "localhost/siat" in my web browser, it gives me an error message saying, "localhost refused to connect," and "ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED."

I would greatly appreciate any guidance or insights on how to resolve this issue and get my local WordPress website running successfully.

Thank you in advance for your help!

You need to create a Virtual Host to house your project See This sticky post to get you started.

Couple of things that were not clear in your description.

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I placed my "siat" project inside the "www" folder of WampServer.

Do you mean you added a folder called `siat` under the `www` folder? Or do you mean you put the Wordpress code into the `www` folder itself?

NOTE: It is also useful if you answer all these question READ (and answer) BEFORE YOU ASK A QUESTION So we know a little more detail about your specific implementation. Remember WAMPServer can host multiple versions of all the servers and PHP interpreter.

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/01/2023 05:28PM by RiggsFolly.

Hi,

See:
The need for Virtual Host
and
Wampserver 3 - Create or add a VirtualHost
and
Why to create a VirtualHost BEFORE installing a CMS

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I am using :
1 - Windows 11( 64 bit)
2 - Version WampServer 3.2.4.9 ( 64 bit)
3 - Apache Version 2.4.54.2
4 - PHP Version 8.0.26
5 - MySQL Version 8.0.31
5a - MariaDB version 10.10.2
6 - the color of the WampServer icon is green
7 - yes I have access to localhost
7a - there is no error message at the bottom of the page

8 -yes , I have access to phpMyAdmin

9 - If you refer to an error message, please include the EXACT wording of the error in your post
the error is when I try to type localhost/siat I get :

Sorry, unable to access this page.
localhost refused the connection.
Try:
Checking your internet connection.
Verifying your proxy and firewall settings.
ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED.


10 - the full path to the installation of WampServer ( C:\wamp64)

to answer your question :
yes my wordpress code is inside the siat folder , and the siat folder is inside the www folder , isn't this how we are supposed to do ?

I think I know where the problem is .

When I access my site using "localhost/siat," it automatically redirects to "[localhost]; even though SSL is disabled in WordPress. I have already changed the "siteurl" and "home" options in the "wp_options" table to "[localhost]; (without the "s" in "https"

I have also cleared my browser cache to rule out any caching-related problems.

I also tried to disable SSL from Apache in "http-ssl.conf" by setting "SSLEngine off," but unfortunately, the issue persists.


Please note that I can access "localhost/siat/wp-login.php" with no errors. The HTTPS redirection problem only seems to occur on the homepage.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/02/2023 12:23PM by kam.

Remember, WordPress keeps the url in its database, you may need to change those records. It is a process well documented on the wordpress site under "Moving your site"

Of course it would be better to create a Virtual Host, then install your WP into that. And then you can make it a HTTPS site as well

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<Apache versions MULTIPE> <PHP versions MULTIPLE> <MySQL Versions MULTIPLE>
<MariaDB versions MULTIPLE> <phpMyAdmin versions MULTIPLE> <MySQL Workbench 8.0.23>
Read The Manuals Apache -- MySQL -- PHP -- phpMyAdmin
Get your Apache/MySQL/mariaDB/PHP ADDONs here from the WAMPServer alternate Repo
-X-X-X- Backup your databases regularly Here is How dont regret it later! Yes even when developing -X-X-X-

Hi,

> When I access my site using 'localhost/siat', it automatically redirects to 'https://localhost/siat'
- 1 - It may be the WordPress .htaccess file that forces the redirection to 'https', but it may also be a setting in the browser you're using.

- 2 - As already explained and as with all hosting providers, you need to use VirtualHost for your local sites.

Previously, I gave you three links on this subject. Read the relevant explanations and apply them to your WordPress site.

With a hosting company, you would go to your site via 'http://siat/' and not via 'http://gandi/siat/' or 'http://hostinger/siat/' or 'http://planethoster/siat/'. So, locally, it should be 'http://siat/' and not 'http://localhost/siat/'.

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