Install Xampp in Linux (ubuntu)

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Step 1: Update System Packages

Before installing XAMPP, ensure that your system packages are updated.

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
 
    or
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Download XAMPP 8.2.12 ( just new)

Visit the official XAMPP download page to download the installer for XAMPP 8.2.12.

wget https://sourceforge.net/projects/xampp/files/XAMPP%20Linux/8.2.12/xampp-linux-x64-8.2.12-0-installer.run

Step 3: Make the Installer Executable

chmod +x xampp-linux-x64-8.2.12-0-installer.run

Step 4: Run the Installer

Start the installation process by running the installer as a superuser:

sudo ./xampp-linux-x64-8.2.12-0-installer.run

Step 5: Launch XAMPP

Once installed, you can start XAMPP using the following command:

sudo /opt/lampp/lampp start

Step 6: Verify Installation

  1. Open a web browser.
  2. Go to: http://localhost.
  3. You should see the XAMPP welcome page, confirming that the installation was successful.

Let’s solve the phpmyadmin access forbidden problem now

sudo vi /opt/lampp/etc/extra/httpd-xampp.conf

Solution:

Solution: “Require all granted” instead of  “Require local”

after this process you can stop and start XAMPP using the following command:

Step 7: Set Permissions (If Required)

Set permissions for the htdocs directory to allow editing files:

sudo chmod -R 777 /opt/lampp/htdocs

If you want to protect your database then please follow these step:

sudo /opt/lampp/xampp security

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