Today, you will learn how to setup Facebook App on localhost using XAMPP. But, first let’s tackle what is XAMPP?
XAMPP is a completely free and open source cross-platform web server developed by Apache friends that has four primary components the Apache web server, MySQL, PHP and Perl programming languages.
It is very easy to install and use. This will make your computer into complete working web server.
So, let’s get started.
First Step: Download the xampp in any version.
Second Step: Click the window and r button on the keyboard of your computer at the same time.
Third Step: It will appear like this. See it Below.
Fourth Step: Type notepad.exe in the text field and click ok. See it below.
Fifth Step: It will appear like this. See it Below.
Sixth Step: Click the file and select open in the notepad.
Seventh Step: Go to system32, open the drivers folder, open the etc folder and select all files. See it below.
Eight Step: Select Host and click open. See it below.
Ninth Step: It will appear just like this. See it below.
Tenth Step: Put whatever name you like for the host. See it Below.
Eleventh Step: Open xampp and start apache and mysql.
Twelve Step: Open a web browser and type your host the you have created in the search bar. See it below.
Thirteenth Step: Go to https://developers.facebook.com/ and put the host that you have created in the app domain and click Save Changes. See it below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does this PHP project work?
Built with vanilla PHP (no framework) and MySQL backend. Standard structure: form HTML, PHP script handlers, MySQL via PDO or mysqli, sessions for auth, Bootstrap for responsive layout. Ready to extend for BSIT capstone scope.
What PHP and MySQL versions does this project require?
Most projects in this batch run on PHP 7.4 to PHP 8.2 with MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10+. A few older projects need PHP 5.6 (deprecated, use XAMPP 7.x). To run: install XAMPP / WAMP / Laragon, extract project to htdocs, import the included .sql file via phpMyAdmin, edit the connection file (usually config.php or db_connect.php) with your DB credentials, browse to the project URL in your browser.
How do I set up the database for this PHP project?
Open phpMyAdmin (http://localhost/phpmyadmin/ on XAMPP), create a new empty database with the name specified in the project’s config.php. Click the Import tab, choose the included .sql file, click Go. Then edit config.php (or includes/connection.php) with: ‘localhost’, your MySQL username (usually ‘root’), your MySQL password (usually blank for XAMPP), and the database name.
Can I use this PHP project for a BSIT capstone or thesis?
Yes, but extend it. A bare CRUD app is too narrow for full capstone scope. Add: user roles via session checks, reports/dashboards (Chart.js + AJAX), PDF exports (TCPDF library), email notifications (PHPMailer), real domain extension (analytics, audit log, multi-branch support). Pair with Chapter 1-5 documentation matching your panel’s rubric.
Why am I getting ‘connection error’ or ‘undefined function mysqli_connect’?
Three common PHP issues: (1) Connection error: Apache + MySQL services not running in XAMPP control panel, OR database name in config.php does not match what you created in phpMyAdmin. (2) ‘undefined function mysqli_connect’: MySQL extension not enabled, in php.ini uncomment extension=mysqli (then restart Apache). (3) ‘No such file or directory’: MySQL socket path wrong, use 127.0.0.1 instead of localhost in the connection string.
Where can I find more PHP projects with source code?
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