How to set xampp open localhost:8080 instead of just localhost

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I use XAMPP 1.7.3. Apache and MySQL installed. Nothing else.

Apache installed on default port 80. Clicking on Admin next to Apache opens http://localhost/xampp/. Which works as expected.

I navigated to xampp/apache/conf/httpd.conf and edited it. Set Listen 8080. Now http://localhost:8080/xampp/ works as expected but the Admin button still opens http://localhost/xampp/ which does not open anything. I have restarted the computer after doing so with no results.

How to make XAMPP apache admin open localhost:8080/xampp ?

John Stanley · Accepted Answer · 2013-05-15 18:48:34Z

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The port that the Admin button references is configurable. In the XAMPP install folder there is a xampp-control.ini file. Changing the Apache entry under [ServicePorts] will affect the url the Admin button opens.

[ServicePorts]
Apache=8080

answered May 15, 2013 at 18:48

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Pavel V. Over a year ago

Or in GUI: Control Panel - Config - Service and Port Settings and set the port - that way XAMPP will overwrite this itself.

pcs Over a year ago

Hi @john: If i follow your answer, still i just confused.. because .. in my Xampp folder, there is no file called xampp-control.ini .. so can you help me?.. thanks

Arif · Accepted Answer · 2020-12-04 14:00:18Z

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Steps using XAMPP GUI:

Step-1: Click on Config button

Step-2: Click on Service and Port Settings button

Final step: Change your port and Save

answered Dec 4, 2020 at 14:00

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Stelian Matei · Accepted Answer · 2012-06-22 07:56:52Z

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I believe the admin button will open the default configuration always. It simply contains a link to localhost/xampp and it doesn't read the server configuration.

If you change the default settings, you know what you changed and you can enter the URL directly in the browser.

answered Jun 22, 2012 at 7:56

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Sin Over a year ago

In Version 3.2.4, you can set the port @ Control panel > config > services and port settings > Apache > Main Port

NomanJaved · Accepted Answer · 2016-02-08 05:42:27Z

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you can get loccalhost page by writing localhost/xampp or by writing http://127.0.0.1 you will get the local host page. After starting the apache serve that can be from wamp, xamp or lamp.

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Kraig1234 · Accepted Answer · 2013-08-13 18:03:53Z

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I agree and found this file under xammp-control the type of file is configuration. When I changed it to 8080 it worked automagically!

answered Aug 13, 2013 at 18:03

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Parkofadown · Accepted Answer · 2020-02-16 02:13:48Z

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Open XAMPP look below the X to close the program there is a Config option click it then click service and port settings then under Apache change your main port to whatever you changed it to in the config file then click save and your good to go.

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