localhost/dashboard
localhost/dashboard is the default welcome page for XAMPP, WAMP, and other local server stacks. It shows server status, PHP version, and quick links to tools like phpMyAdmin.
Access your dashboard:
http://localhost/dashboard
What is the Dashboard?
When you install XAMPP or WAMP, the dashboard is the first page you see at localhost. It provides:
- Server Status — Check if Apache, MySQL are running
- PHP Info — View PHP version and settings
- Quick Links — Access phpMyAdmin, documentation
- HOW-TO Guides — Setup tutorials
Dashboard by Server Stack
| Stack | Dashboard URL |
|---|---|
| XAMPP | localhost/dashboard |
| WAMP | localhost (main page) |
| MAMP | localhost/MAMP |
| Laragon | localhost |
Dashboard Not Working?
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Page not found | Start Apache in XAMPP/WAMP control panel |
| Blank page | Check if htdocs folder has dashboard files |
| Wrong page | Your project may have replaced index.php |
Dashboard Location
The dashboard files are located in:
- XAMPP:
C:\xampp\htdocs\dashboard\ - WAMP:
C:\wamp64\www\ - MAMP:
/Applications/MAMP/htdocs/MAMP/