DevKinsta is a FREE tool to develop a WordPress website on localhost.
It provides a way to design, develop, and deploy WordPress sites from the comfort of your local machine.
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Installation Installation
To download the DevKinsta visit: https://kinsta.com/devkinsta/download/
Choose the DevKinsta for your MacOS or Windows operating system.
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After downloading click on install to start the installation process.
Screen # 1 – Run DevKinsta Software
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Screen # 2 – Choose Installation Options
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Screen # 3 – Choose Install Location
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Screen # 4 – Installing DevKinsta
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Screen # 5 – Completing DevKinsta Setup
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Create a New Site Create a New Site
DevKinsta provides the One-click WordPress site creation for single and multisite.
It also provides the database manager, SMTP server, WP_DEBUG toggle and few more tools.
DevKinsta provides the PHP 7.x and 8.x support.
The site creation UI is very clean and minimal.
Let’s see it in action.
Screen # 1 – Create new Site
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Screen # 2 – New Site Details
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Screen # 3 – Done
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Local Email Manager Local Email Manager
Local Email Manager is another best feature of DevKinsta. It provides the SMTP server for testing the emails locally.
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Errors and Solutions Errors and Solutions
Below are some errors which may occurs while installing or using the DevKinsta.
Error #dk0003
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