How to make your computer a server to host a website..??

Question

If it is possible to host a website on your own then it will be very beneficial for me..as I don't have enough knowledge about server.

Answer 1

Just saying, yes what other people are saying will work. BUT, using your computer to host your own website is a terrible idea. This is because you will need to have your computer on 24 hours a day for the site to be up and connections will be incredibly slow.

Answer 2

You can install xampp or wamp if you are using windows.

If you are using linux, you can install apache or nginx.

Answer 3

Download and install wampserver.
Create folder for storing files in C:/wamp/www/yourfoldername.
To run file :on your browser type localhost/yourfoldername/filename

Answer 4

try wampserver and xampp include all this Apache web server, OpenSSL for SSL support, MySQL database and PHP programming language.

Answer 5

i use xampp on Windows but usually development purposes locally on my computer

Answer 6

If you plan on hosting the site on the internet you need a static i.p. address and know alot about securing a server. You might think a out finding an old computer to use as a server and not your personal one.

Answer 7

i recommend just using server hosting websites to host it for you otherwise its a PAIN