Can I access webpage(which is written in php scripting language) located in my computer from another computer?

Question

i am new to php. I have installed apache server on my computer and have written php code to build simple webpage in my computer.how can i access the webpage located in my computer from another computer?Is that possible?

Answer 1

You don't need a static IP unless you want to act as a permanent server, and you've already installed the software you need.



You already know that if you want to access a web server on your own machine, simply point your web browser to http://localhost or http://127.0.0.1. The process is the same for anyone else on your local network; the only difference is the address. You need to enter your machine's IP address instead of localhost.



To access your apache server, you need only enter http://, where the IP address is the current address of your machine. Find your IP by choosing Start Programs/Run/ipconfig -- you'll see your current IP address. If you're on your home network, it's probably 192.168.x.x, or 10.x.x.x, where the x's will vary. It doesn't matter what it is, just note the 4 numbers.



Other machines on your local network will be able to access your machine by entering the URL http://[your IP]. Please note that this approach should only be used on your local network; I would not advise doing this on the internet. For that, I'd recommend you get space through a hosting vendor, and get a proper domain name. For quick and dirty access, however, the local network approach will work fine.

Answer 2

I think you can. You need a static IP for your computer. If you are accessing your webpage locally using http://localhost/somefolder/somepage.php then on another computer use the IP address instead of localhost.

Answer 3

no.. its not possible unless you make it online..

try to upload your program in a hosting site..