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how to turn on localhost?

Hello everyone, I am developing some websites and wanted to test them using the localhost on my MacBook pro. I need some support setting up the localhost on my computer.

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.13

Posted on Nov 4, 2019 9:06 AM

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Nov 4, 2019 11:11 AM in response to ttaskin

If you use MAMP, I would definitely recommend relocating the localhost folder to your own Home/user.

Otherwise with each MAMP upgrade you will loose your files if located in the default Applications/MAMP folder.

etresoft

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Nov 4, 2019 11:19 AM in response to ttaskin

I can give you the same link I did over in the Developer forums: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3083

Nov 4, 2019 9:14 AM in response to ttaskin

That would begin by configuring the Apache Server per this here, or here.

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