Can I Use WordPress with My ISP? Understanding PHP and MySQL Support

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the feasibility of using WordPress with an Internet Service Provider (ISP), specifically focusing on the requirements for PHP and MySQL support. Participants explore various options for setting up a WordPress blog, including local server configurations and considerations regarding ISP limitations.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses uncertainty about the necessity of PHP and MySQL support from their ISP for using WordPress and shares their experience with testing PHP files.
  • Another participant suggests that the issue may lie in the need to configure the account with the ISP to recognize PHP files.
  • A different participant questions the need for WordPress, proposing Blogger.com as an alternative platform.
  • One participant offers a solution to set up a local HTTP server using Apache, PHP, and MySQL, mentioning the ease of setup on different operating systems and the need for proper port forwarding.
  • Another participant shares their past experience with setting up a local server, noting challenges with ISP restrictions on port 80 and suggesting the use of an alternate port and dynamic DNS services.
  • There is a cautionary note regarding checking the ISP's terms of service, as some may restrict or prohibit home server setups.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple competing views on the best approach to using WordPress with an ISP, including local server setups versus using hosted solutions. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best method to proceed.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention various assumptions about ISP configurations, local server setups, and potential restrictions, but these aspects remain unresolved and depend on individual circumstances.

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I would like to start blogging using WordPress. I've heard that my ISP needs to support PHP and MySQL in order for this to work? I have no idea what either is but I have seen a few examples of small test-files (info.php) I can upload to my site and attemp to view them in order to find out if my ISP supports it. Always when I try this my browser only shows the content of the file itself as code, nothing else. What does that mean?
 
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Nothing. Could be you have to configure your account so that the server knows it has to work with php files. Best place to ask is your ISP support.
 
You could set up a local http server.
Code: 
[PLAIN]http://www.apache.org/
[/PLAIN] and php+mysql. If you're on windows it'll be a tad bit easier than on *nix, if you're using linux then it's easy too, just look up how setup a lamp server. Your website should be viewable by your IP (external) address. Just make sure the proper ports are forewarded for the web server. Hope that helps to a degree, if you need me to elaborate on something feel free to ask ;)
 
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nickdk said:
You could set up a local http server.

I did this a few years ago with apache/php/perl/mysql on a windows xp system. However, I discovered that my ISP bocked port 80 (for security reasons). I had to use an alternate port (8080) and a free DNS (such as DynDNS). I think some router/modems will even automatically update the DNS if your IP number changes. This method works good if you have a high speed connection, don't mind leaving your computer on 24/7, and you do not anticipate a lot of traffic. Otherwise, it's probably best to pay for a hosting service.

*You should check your ISPs terms of service. Some limit or prohibit setting up home servers on their network.
 

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