Apache not working on OS High Sierra

Can anyone help me configure apache on High Sierra so that when I type 'localhost' into the browser I get an 'It Works!' message. I have tried to follow various solutions online but I still get either a 404 or 'ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED' a message. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

MACBOOK AIR (13-INCH, 2017), macOS High Sierra (10.13.3)

Posted on Sep 17, 2018 6:23 AM

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Sep 17, 2018 7:16 AM in response to BaldyMC

This guide works. You have to follow all the steps.

https://coolestguidesontheplanet.com/install-apache-mysql-php-and-phpmyadmin-on- macos-high-sierra-10-13/

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Sep 17, 2018 9:39 AM in response to BobTheFisherman

Thanks I have sorted it now.

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