Install Laragon on Windows PC (Complete 2026 Guide)

⚡ Quick Answer

To install Laragon on Windows, download the installer from the official Laragon website, run it as administrator, keep the default C:\laragon path, finish the setup wizard, then click Start All inside Laragon to launch Apache and MySQL. Your local sites live in the C:\laragon\www folder.

Requirement	Details
Operating system	Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit) [CẦN BẠN XÁC NHẬN: minimum OS version Laragon officially supports for this guide]
Permissions	Administrator access on the PC
Disk space	[CẦN BẠN XÁC NHẬN: minimum free disk space you recommend, e.g. 500MB+]
Internet connection	Required to download the installer
Conflicting software	XAMPP, WAMP, or IIS should be stopped to avoid port conflicts on 80/443

Laragon is a portable, lightweight local development environment for Windows. It bundles Apache, MySQL, PHP, Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, and other tools, so you can run PHP, WordPress, or Laravel sites locally without manual configuration. This guide walks through the full installation process step by step.

🖼️ [ẢNH CẦN CHỤP: HERO] Laragon main window right after a fresh install, showing the sidebar with Apache/MySQL/PHP entries and the "Start All" button visible.

Alt text gợi ý: "Laragon main application window on Windows showing the Start All button and installed services list"

What Is Laragon?

Laragon is a portable and powerful local development environment designed for Windows users. It includes popular development tools such as Apache, MySQL, PHP, Node.js, Python, and PostgreSQL, making it easy to run websites and applications locally without complex configuration.

Why Should You Install Laragon?

Before installing Laragon, it helps to know why many developers prefer it over other local server tools. Laragon is lightweight, easy to use, fast to start, and works well for WordPress, Laravel, PHP projects, and modern web development workflows.

Simple installation process
Fast and lightweight performance
Supports PHP, Apache, MySQL, Node.js, and more
Great for WordPress and Laravel development
Portable and easy to manage

Step 1: Download Laragon

Go to the official Laragon download page and download the latest installer version. The official site provides the recommended installer for Windows, along with the tools needed for a complete local development setup.

🖼️ [ẢNH CẦN CHỤP: BƯỚC 1] Official Laragon download page in a browser, with the download button for the Windows installer visible and circled.

Alt text gợi ý: "Official Laragon website download page showing the Windows installer download button"

Step 2: Run the Laragon Installer

Once the download is complete, locate the installer file on your computer and double-click it. Windows may ask you to confirm that you want to run the installer. Click Run or Yes to continue.

🖼️ [ẢNH CẦN CHỤP: BƯỚC 2] Windows "User Account Control" prompt asking to allow the Laragon installer to run, with the Yes button highlighted.

Alt text gợi ý: "Windows User Account Control prompt confirming the Laragon installer, Yes button highlighted"

Step 3: Choose the Installation Location

The setup wizard will ask where Laragon should be installed. You can keep the default location or choose another folder. For best results, install Laragon in a simple path such as:

C:\laragon

Using a short installation path helps avoid issues with long folder names or spaces in file paths.

💡 Tip

Avoid installing Laragon inside Program Files or any folder with spaces in the name — this can cause path-related errors with some services.

📊 [ẢNH CẦN CHỤP: BƯỚC 3] Laragon setup wizard screen where the installation folder path is entered, showing "C:\laragon" typed into the destination field.

Alt text gợi ý: "Laragon setup wizard destination folder screen with C:\laragon entered as install path"

Step 4: Select Installation Options

During setup, Laragon may show several installation options, including whether Laragon should start automatically when Windows starts. If you use Laragon often, enabling this option can save time.

After selecting your preferred options, continue through the setup wizard by clicking Next.

🖼️ [ẢNH CẦN CHỤP: BƯỚC 4] Laragon setup wizard options screen, with the checkbox for "start Laragon when Windows starts" visible and circled.

Alt text gợi ý: "Laragon installer options screen showing the auto-start with Windows checkbox"

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Click Install and wait for the setup process to finish. Laragon is designed to be quick and simple to install, so the process usually takes only a few minutes. When the installation is complete, click Finish to launch Laragon.

🖼️ [ẢNH CẦN CHỤP: BƯỚC 5] Laragon installer progress screen showing the install bar completing, followed by the Finish button.

Alt text gợi ý: "Laragon installer completion screen with the Finish button ready to launch Laragon"

Step 6: Start Laragon Services

After Laragon opens, click the Start All button. This starts the required services, such as Apache and MySQL. Once the services are running, your Windows PC is ready for local web development.

⚠️ Common issue

If services fail to start, another local server tool (XAMPP, WAMP, IIS) may already be using ports 80 or 443. Stop those services first, then try Start All again.

🖼️ [ẢNH CẦN CHỤP: BƯỚC 6] Laragon main window after clicking Start All, with Apache and MySQL rows showing a green/running status indicator.

Alt text gợi ý: "Laragon dashboard showing Apache and MySQL running after clicking Start All"

Step 7: Create Your First Local Website

To create a new local website, open the Laragon menu and use the Quick app or project creation feature. For example, you can create a WordPress site, Laravel project, or custom PHP project directly inside Laragon.

Project files are stored inside the Laragon www directory:

C:\laragon\www

Once your project is created, open it in your browser and start working locally.

📱 [ẢNH CẦN CHỤP: BƯỚC 7] Laragon right-click context menu (or Quick app menu) open, showing options to create a new WordPress or Laravel project.

Alt text gợi ý: "Laragon Quick app menu showing options to create a new WordPress or Laravel local project"

🧯 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Installing in a long or spaced path — use C:\laragon instead of a path with spaces or special characters.
Running Laragon alongside XAMPP/WAMP/IIS — these compete for ports 80 and 443 and will block Apache/MySQL from starting.
Skipping administrator permissions — some services fail silently if Laragon isn't allowed to bind to system ports.
Placing project files outside the www folder — Laragon only serves sites located inside C:\laragon\www.
Forgetting to click Start All — the local URL won't load until Apache and MySQL are actually running.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laragon free to use?

Yes, Laragon's core version is free to download and use. [CẦN BẠN XÁC NHẬN: nếu bài muốn nhắc đến Laragon Pro/paid tier, cần xác nhận thông tin cụ thể]

Does Laragon work on Windows 11?

Laragon runs on modern versions of Windows, including Windows 11 and Windows 10. Always download the installer from the official site to get a version compatible with your system.

Can I run Laragon and XAMPP at the same time?

Not reliably. Both tools try to use ports 80 and 443 for Apache. Stop XAMPP's services before starting Laragon to avoid conflicts.

Where are my Laragon project files stored?

By default, all local projects are stored inside C:\laragon\www. Each subfolder there becomes a separate local site.

Why won't Laragon start after installation?

Try running Laragon as administrator first. If that doesn't work, check whether another program is already using ports 80 or 443 and close it.

Is Laragon good for WordPress development?

Yes. Laragon includes Apache, MySQL, and PHP out of the box, which covers everything WordPress needs to run locally, plus quick-create tools for new WordPress installs.

✅ Last verified on Laragon — July 2026

How to Install Laragon on Windows PC: A Step-by-Step Guide