🛠️ Step 2: Install Drupal 10 Using Composer Open your terminal (or Command Prompt in Windows): composer create-project drupal/recommended-project drupal10 This will create a new folder drupal10/ with all the necessary files. 📁 Step 3: Set File Permissions For Linux/macOS: cd drupal10 mkdir -p web/sites/default/files cp web/sites/default/default.settings.php web/sites/default/settings.php chmod 644 web/sites/default/settings.php chmod -R 775 web/sites/default/files For Windows (XAMPP), ensure sites/default folder is writable. ⚙️ Step 4: Set Up a Local Web Server 🧪 Option A: Use PHP Built-in Server php -S localhost:8888 -t web Visit: http://localhost:8888 🧪 Option B: XAMPP Move the entire drupal10/ folder into htdocs/. Go to: http://localhost/drupal10/web 💾 Step 5: Create a Database Create a new empty database using phpMyAdmin or MySQL CLI: CREATE DATABASE drupal10; Note the database name, username, and password for the installer. 🌐 Step 6: Run the Installer in Browser Open your browser and go to: http://localhost/drupal10/web Then: Choose installation language Select Standard profile Enter your database credentials Set up your admin username/password 🧹 Final Step: Secure Permissions For production or security: chmod 444 web/sites/default/settings.php ✅ Done! Drupal 10 is now installed.