How to Install and Configure XAMPP on Linux Using Terminal

XAMPP is an open-source web development environment that includes Apache, MySQL, PHP, and Perl. It's a popular choice among developers due to its ease of use and flexibility. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of installing and configuring XAMPP on Debian 11 using the terminal.

Step 1: Update Local Package Index

Before starting the installation, update your local package index with the following command:

```

sudo apt update

```

Step 2: Download XAMPP for Linux

Visit the Apache Friends Downloads page and copy the link address of XAMPP for Linux. This installation package can support all Linux OS, choose your flavor for your Operating system (32-bit or 64-bit version).

Step 3: Install XAMPP on Debian 11

Run your XAMPP installer script on Debian 11 with the following command:

```

sudo /path/to/xampp-linux-installer

```

Replace `/path/to/xampp-linux-installer` with the actual path to the downloaded installer file.

Step 4: Set Correct Permissions for Installer

Now set the correct permissions for your downloaded file with the following command:

```

sudo chmod 755 xampp-linux-.n

```

Step 5: Download and Install XAMPP

Use the `wget` command to download it:

```

wget https://www.apachefriends.org/download.html

```

Then, give execute permissions to the installer:

```

chmod +x xampp-linux--.n

./xampp-linux--.n

```

Step 6: Configure XAMPP Server

To allow everyone to access the XAMPP server on Debian 11, open the `/opt/lamp/etc/extra/nf` file and add a line `Require all granted` and comment out or delete the line `Require local`.

Step 7: Restart XAMPP Service

Restart your XAMPP service on Debian 11 with the following command:

```

/opt/lampp/lampp restart

```

This will restart the XAMPP server and make it available for use.

Accessing XAMPP Web Interface

You can access your XAMPP web interface by typing `http://localhost` in your web browser. You can also access PHPmyAdmin by typing `http://localhost/phpmyadmin`.

In this article, we've covered the steps to install and configure XAMPP on Debian 11 using the terminal. By following these steps, you should now have a fully functional XAMPP environment set up on your Linux machine. You can use this environment for web development, testing, and other purposes.

Remember to restart your XAMPP service after making any changes to the configuration files. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the official XAMPP documentation or seek help from a Linux expert.

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