Manual:Installation guide

This guide provides instructions on how to install and configure MediaWiki, both manually, and by easier alternatives. The appendices provide links to more detailed installation notes for specific system configurations and other less common uses of the software.

Summary
For experienced users, here is the quick version of the installation instructions. Most users (like if you don't know how to install or check for the prerequisite software on your computer) will want to follow the main installation guide.

  Check that your system meets the installation requirements. Make sure to also check the RELEASE NOTES of the MediaWiki version.   Download MediaWiki and extract the archive to a web-accessible folder on your computer.   Point your browser to the directory where MediaWiki was extracted and follow the link to the setup screen. It should be in the form. Replace directory with the path to your extracted MediaWiki folder. If installing on a local machine, replace domain with. If you install locally and later want to access your wiki from domain, then you will need to change LocalSettings.php from  to domain. If installed on a remote server, replace domain with your server's domain name (e.g. www.example.com ).   Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.  

These instructions are deliberately brief. If in doubt, read.

Alternatives to manual installation
You can avoid manual installation by using a pre-integrated MediaWiki software appliance, hosting services with 1-click installation, or wiki farms.

Advanced configuration
The following pages cover some of the more advanced configuration options:
 * - Additional configuration
 * - Wiki administration

For running several wikis or importing content into a MediaWiki installation, refer to Manual:FAQ.

Installation assistance

 * FAQ: FAQ#Installation and configuration
 * - Ask questions and receive help about installing MediaWiki
 * - Ask questions and receive help about installing MediaWiki

System-specific instructions
The pages listed on give more detailed installation instructions aimed at specific systems. However, by and large is more up to date, and better written than the per system docs, and as such it is recommended you first consult  before looking at a per system installation documents.