> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://eleven-fifty-academy.gitbook.io/wordpress-201-designer/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://eleven-fifty-academy.gitbook.io/wordpress-201-designer/part-1-installation/1.1-module-1.1-installing-mamp.md). # 1.1: Module 1.1 Installing MAMP First you will need to download and install a free program called Mamp: * Go to the following address and press the download button: * ![](https://3655427354-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LAU8YgLeOAPkcVWFLEH%2F-LAU9DmZ2nbaYbktUwVQ%2F-LAU9FDcR9RetFR1z7Kz%2Ffigure1_1.png?generation=1524162432708961\&alt=media) \ **figure 1.1.1 MAMP Download Page** \
When the file downloads it will be saved in the download folder or predesignated location of all your download files. Locate the package icon for the installer. Double click the package icon to start the installer. The installer will walk you through the steps for the basic install. Click **Continue** through all steps and then **Accept** the license to complete the install Type in your computer's administrative password if necessary Installation Is In Progress... Installation Complete Next you will need to access the application in your Mac Finder or Windows explorer. Once you open the application you will get the following window to set up your MAMP Portal Then click the Start Servers button to be able to work on the web portal. Once you start the server it will automatically open the MAMP webpage. You can now access the tools menu of the MAMP webpage. Click on phpMyAdmin and it will open the PHPMyAdmin maintenance panel where you can begin the installation of your WordPress site.