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Managing a website involves setting it up and maintaining its performance online.

Managing a website involves setting it up and maintaining its performance online.

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Bonnibel
Posting Freak
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02-25-2021, 06:26 AM
#1
Hello, I'm a WAMP user who's struggling to host a website. After checking many guides online, I've tried following instructions but nothing seems to work. I'm using No-IP as my DNS service. Could someone assist me in getting WAMP online and hosting my site? Please let me know if you need help!
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Bonnibel
02-25-2021, 06:26 AM #1

Hello, I'm a WAMP user who's struggling to host a website. After checking many guides online, I've tried following instructions but nothing seems to work. I'm using No-IP as my DNS service. Could someone assist me in getting WAMP online and hosting my site? Please let me know if you need help!

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KYUUBl
Member
106
02-25-2021, 06:38 AM
#2
You're likely facing an issue with your router's port configuration on a home DSL connection. It probably won't allow port 80, which is commonly used for web browsing.
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KYUUBl
02-25-2021, 06:38 AM #2

You're likely facing an issue with your router's port configuration on a home DSL connection. It probably won't allow port 80, which is commonly used for web browsing.

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Playered_401
Member
60
02-25-2021, 10:57 AM
#3
Create WAMP on a computer, enable port 80 on your router for incoming connections, retrieve your public IP address and enter it. It should function as expected—let me know if you need assistance.
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Playered_401
02-25-2021, 10:57 AM #3

Create WAMP on a computer, enable port 80 on your router for incoming connections, retrieve your public IP address and enter it. It should function as expected—let me know if you need assistance.

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BlockedTracks
Member
58
02-27-2021, 05:48 PM
#4
I'm sending the 8080 (Wamp Port) and 443 through your router, yet it's not functioning properly.
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BlockedTracks
02-27-2021, 05:48 PM #4

I'm sending the 8080 (Wamp Port) and 443 through your router, yet it's not functioning properly.

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xKoalarz
Member
75
03-01-2021, 06:49 AM
#5
You can't send it through 443... Many ISPs filter it; try non-standard ports such as 5231 and 5232 to verify the connection and confirm it's reaching the correct network device. Also, ensure there isn't a firewall on the LAN PC.
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xKoalarz
03-01-2021, 06:49 AM #5

You can't send it through 443... Many ISPs filter it; try non-standard ports such as 5231 and 5232 to verify the connection and confirm it's reaching the correct network device. Also, ensure there isn't a firewall on the LAN PC.

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ladymorepork
Posting Freak
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03-01-2021, 09:55 PM
#6
The issue persists!
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ladymorepork
03-01-2021, 09:55 PM #6

The issue persists!

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Kuji
Member
133
03-02-2021, 01:12 AM
#7
Is there a firewall installed on that computer? Also, since it uses WAMP, you might want to make Apache a service and connect it to a specific port.
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Kuji
03-02-2021, 01:12 AM #7

Is there a firewall installed on that computer? Also, since it uses WAMP, you might want to make Apache a service and connect it to a specific port.

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ReelFishn
Member
169
03-02-2021, 09:02 AM
#8
Consider a budget-friendly web hosting option. Using a PC at home isn't the ideal choice. Performance can be slow and inconsistent.
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ReelFishn
03-02-2021, 09:02 AM #8

Consider a budget-friendly web hosting option. Using a PC at home isn't the ideal choice. Performance can be slow and inconsistent.

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Artrekz
Member
70
03-07-2021, 12:33 AM
#9
Feeling insecure. Running a web application on your personal computer with WAMP is risky—you might get hacked.
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Artrekz
03-07-2021, 12:33 AM #9

Feeling insecure. Running a web application on your personal computer with WAMP is risky—you might get hacked.

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AustinMC_
Member
71
03-07-2021, 07:51 AM
#10
Why not deploy a LAMP server inside a VM? It offers better security and simpler operation. I've only tried XAMPP once or twice, and it looks like running it on your desktop's host OS is risky. If you're planning to host a small site (not WordPress or Drupal), consider using a Raspberry Pi. It's quiet, secure, and energy-efficient.
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AustinMC_
03-07-2021, 07:51 AM #10

Why not deploy a LAMP server inside a VM? It offers better security and simpler operation. I've only tried XAMPP once or twice, and it looks like running it on your desktop's host OS is risky. If you're planning to host a small site (not WordPress or Drupal), consider using a Raspberry Pi. It's quiet, secure, and energy-efficient.

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