How to Install YOURLS on Windows 10

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install YOURLS, a free and open-source URL shortening software, on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, you must have the following prerequisites:

• PHP 7.3 or higher
• MySQL database server, version 5.5 or higher
• Web server such as Apache or Nginx

Installation Steps

Follow the below steps to install YOURLS on Windows 10:

Step 1: Download YOURLS

Visit the official website of YOURLS, i.e., https://yourls.org/, and download the latest stable version of YOURLS.

Step 2: Extracting YOURLS Package

Extract the downloaded YOURLS package to your local server's htdocs folder. The htdocs folder is typically located at the following path:

C:\xampp\htdocs

Step 3: Create a MySQL Database

Create a new MySQL database and user account using phpMyAdmin or any other MySQL management tool. Make sure to grant all privileges to the user account on the newly created database.

Step 4: Configure YOURLS

Rename the file named "config-sample.php" to "config.php" located in the root folder of your extracted YOURLS package. Edit the "config.php" file to match the MySQL database name, username, and password created in step 3.

Step 5: Setup the Web Server

Configure your Apache or Nginx web server to serve the YOURLS application. Make sure that the Apache or Nginx web server is installed and running on Windows 10. The HTTP server server should include a PHP module to execute PHP scripts.

Step 6: Test YOURLS Installation

Open your web browser and navigate to the YOURLS installation directory using the following URL:

http://localhost/yourls/

If the installation has completed successfully, you should see the YOURLS setup screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup and create your short URLs.

Conclusion

By following the above steps, you can easily install YOURLS on your Windows 10 machine. Enjoy your new URL shortening service!