If you simply want to install WordPress locally check out the article where we talk about Local. In this way we can develop our web applications locally, and then and once they are tested and working upload them to the server.Īlthough we provide tools on our WordPress hosting that allow us to manage WordPress easily, it is a convenience to be able to have WordPress locally to speed up development tasks. We will be able to run php files without the need to upload them to a remote server. MAMP is an application that allows us to create a local server in a few simple steps. View your local site with other devices.