Create C:\xampp\htdocs\test.php:
<?php
phpinfo();
?>
Browse to http://localhost/test.php. This is the ultimate verification that PHP works. welcome to xampp for windows 10 verified
When you open the XAMPP Control Panel, you are greeted with a list of modules. For a standard web development workflow, you need Apache and MySQL running. Create C:\xampp\htdocs\test
Once you’ve seen "Welcome to XAMPP for Windows 10 (Verified)", your local environment is ready for serious work: Browse to http://localhost/test
The "Verified" status is not an endpoint; it’s a beginning. It is the green light that says: Build with confidence. Test without fear. Deploy with knowledge.
Allow only necessary inbound rules for Apache (http port 80/8080) and MySQL only for local subnet if needed.