--- title: "Download and Install JOOMLA" description: "Let's take a look at what you'll need to install JOOMLA in windows operating system using with WAMP server." author: "Anonymous User" published: 2012-02-23 updated: 2019-09-07 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/articles/876/download-and-install-joomla category: "joomla" tags: ["joomla"] reading_time: 4 minutes --- # Download and Install JOOMLA Let's take a look at what you'll need to install **JOOMLA** in windows [operating system](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/114592/which-mobile-operating-system-is-better-for-privacy-ios-or-android) using with **WAMP** server.\ a) Download WAMP server here b) You’ll need to create a new [MySQL database](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/390/how-to-create-mysql-database-backup-file-using-php) c) Download JOOMLA [content management system](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/12586/list-of-the-five-best-content-management-systems-in-2019) software here Let’s take a look at what steps you’ll used to install JOOMLA in windows. ##### Step 1: First of all you must install WAMP server in your computer and then start running in your computer ([click here](http://mindstick.com/Articles/d319a665-bf49-4eaf-beb4-875d73af867a/?WAMP%20Server%20Installation%20in%20Windows) to know how to install WAMP server in windows operating system); you will see a small icon in your system notification area. ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/42e351dc-2dd1-4423-a4f5-96c79b4b5dd8.png) If the icon is green then WAMP services is running properly. If the icon is red, WAMP server has not started yet. ##### Step 2: Now that WAMP is up and running, click on the WAMP icon in the notification area so that the WAMP options menu is displayed and click on **"phpMyAdmin".** ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/4ee11d85-0ff6-4b36-8255-168d5ec20b46.png) Now, the **“phpMyAdmin”** Page will open in your default web browser. Here you can create a new database for Joomla [CMS Software](https://www.mindstick.com/services/cms-software-development). Here I am creating new database with **“dbMyFirstJoomla”** name. ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/3e32310c-6979-4943-bc34-de2e7bfec426.png) After the successfully creation of database, it will be appear at the left section of **“phpMyAdmin”** page. ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/c234a41f-18c4-4ce1-8525-0808b6f2e78e.png) Now you’re ready to install JOOMLA in your computer. Now extract the downloaded copy of JOOMLA Content Management [System software](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/157853/what-is-system-performance-analysis-how-is-it-used-in-system-software). ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/f01acfd4-4c61-437f-b69f-ebb0cb71017e.png) ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/fc173531-7363-47f0-bac6-4a2688f0be4f.png) Now go to **C:\wamp\www** and create a new folder with any name you want (**for e.g. C:\wamp\www\Joomla17**). ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/ca5aacfb-af8a-49ae-8200-08f5042743f2.png) Copy and paste all files of Joomla_1.7.3-Stable-Full_Package inside the **Joomla17** folder. ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/71a2c151-71fa-4274-b936-67727b95a812.png) Go to your browser and type this address: **http://localhost/ Joomla17** (where **“Joomla17 "** is the name of the folder you created recently inside **C:\wamp\www**) or click on **localhost->Joomla17**. ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/1a09c312-e7af-4fdb-a668-10d0280138de.png) Now open the **Joomla17** folder. ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/948f1859-78a3-410d-a4f1-f719e667076b.png) ##### Step 3: In this step, you must select the language for the [installation process](https://answers.mindstick.com/blog/338/basic-requirements-and-ollama-installation-process) and click button **‘Next’**. ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/3b871054-18cd-4983-ba4c-695679feff58.png) ##### Step 4: In this step, JOOMLA 1.7 performs some compatibility tests for our system. All items must be marked as **"Yes"** so that you can continue with the installation. In WAMP Server you won't have a problem with this. After you make sure that everything is **OK**, click on button **"Next"**. ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/f104356d-cbec-474f-bd60-81f670c912da.png) ##### Step 5: In this step, GNU General Public License [terms and condition](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/142/independent-yeah-but-with-some-terms-and-condition) is showing, read it carefully and click button **‘Next’**. ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/c44f4546-eadd-420e-b9bc-2e213f8fe63c.png) ##### Step 6: This is a main step with the help of which we have to connect Joomla with MySQL database. Fill all the required information related to MySQL database into this page and click button **‘Next’**. ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/3dc2d985-81e4-469f-a07d-66d93eb1f780.png) **Database Type:** In this field select **MySQLi** **Host Name:** Write ‘localhost’ in this field. **Username:** Write your username by default it takes ‘root’ **Password:** Write your password in this field. **Database Name:** Write your database name which is recently created before installing the JOOMLA. **Table Prefix:** Write table prefix name, you may choose by default name or custom name. ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/1549bfd2-30d5-4f02-be30-be25b2f30fa0.png) ##### Step 7: In this step, **FTP Configuration** page is showing which is used to connect with remote server where your website is uploaded. It’s not a mandatory step, you may skip it. Fill the required information and click button **‘Next’**. ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/b8a9759e-bda2-4067-9e0b-5064cd7d6af8.png) ##### Step 8: In this step, you have to input some basic information about yourself or website administrator who will manage the [website content](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/105881/how-to-optimize-website-content-for-voice-search-optimization), permission levels, website template and many more. ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/1c1423e5-4c9c-44ea-b733-df9fd038678a.png) Now fill all required information in text fields and click button **‘Next’**. **Site Name:** Enter your website name. **Advanced Setting:** It’s optional fields, here you can enter Meta description and Meta tags values, with the help of these two your site could be crawled by [search engine](https://www.mindstick.com/services/search-engine-optimization) such as Google, Yahoo etc. **Meta Description:** In this field, write your website description. **Meta Tag:** Write keyword related to your site description. **Your Emails:** Enter your or website administrator email id. **Admin Username:** Enter your website administrator name. **Admin Password:** Enter your password. **Install Sample Data:** If you like, you can insert sample data in the website so that you can understand how JOOMLA works. ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/bea1a9f6-80b9-4231-9621-98f307e8a02a.png) Now click on the **“Remove Installation Folder”** button. ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/69bb3931-e930-4a2f-aac6-646637412848.png) Now **JOOMLA CMS Software** successfully installed in your computer. ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/abc4787e-e603-4606-8629-eb7f5b124c2c.png) Now enter ‘**Admin Username’** and‘Admin **Password’** in administrator login page to login as Website Administrator. ![Download and Install Joomla](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/85c883c6-604c-4bc0-bf5d-d61f727184a4/images/a1fccad9-ad31-4802-bc71-cb922a581339.png) --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/articles/876/download-and-install-joomla Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. 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