Why can't i connect to my Apache server?

There are several reasons your Apache server might fail to run. Something could be blocking the port it uses; there could be another instance of Apache already running; or there might be an incompatibility with the version of PHP you're using in MAMP.

Why am I getting failed to connect to server?

The network configuration has changed (ie. The internal server IP has changed, the dynamic internet IP has changed, port 8082 is blocked, etc.). There is a firewall blocking the connection (ie. Windows Firewall on either the server or the client, 3rd party firewall software, the firewall on the router).

How do I access Apache server from outside?

Assuming your router has a valid IP itself (say x.x.x.x) you can access your Apache server on: http://x.x.x.x/. You can use any other port instead of 80 and access your Apache through http://x.x.x.x:PORT/ of course.

What is the IP address of Apache?

By default Apache listens for incoming connections on port 80 . For port-based virtual hosting, you need to tell Apache to listen for IP address 192.168. 1.42 on port 80 and for IP address 192.168. 1.43 on port 8080 .

How do I know if my Apache server is running?

Check if Apache is running on Windows

After pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc, start typing either "httpd.exe" or "apache.exe" and see if they appear on the list. If they do, then Apache is running.

How do I access localhost from local network?

Usually, you can access the localhost of any computer through the loopback address 127.0. 0.1. By default, this IP address references a server running on the current device. In other words, when your computer requests the IP address 127.0.

Why is my localhost not showing anything?

When the “localhost refused to connect” error appears, it is likely due to misconfigured port. Other common reasons include insufficient permissions and the Apache webserver not running properly.

How do I know if Apache is running?