How can I install Lighttpd on Windows?
To install Lighttpd on Windows, you can follow these steps:
- Visit the official Lighttpd website (https://www.lighttpd.net/) to download the latest Windows version installer (typically ending in .exe).
- Double click on the downloaded installation program and follow the prompts to complete the installation. You can choose a custom installation path or use the default path.
- After installation is complete, open the installation directory, usually located at C:\Program Files\Lighttpd.
- Locate and open the lighttpd.conf file in the installation directory, which is the configuration file for Lighttpd.
- Configure the lighttpd.conf file according to your own needs, such as modifying the listening port and setting the default document root directory.
- Search and open “Services” from the Start menu in Windows (or find “Administrative Tools” in Control Panel and click on “Services”).
- Find Lighttpd in the service list, then right-click and select “Start”.
- Open any browser and type in http://localhost. If you see the Lighttpd welcome page, it means the installation was successful.
You have successfully installed Lighttpd on Windows now. You can configure and use Lighttpd as needed to build websites or for other development tasks.
