how to set up xampp as online server?

Question

I'm using xampp as a testing host, but I want to be able to access it from anywhere. currently I can access it through localhost only, and through lan by typing my local ip, but not by typing my external ip from anywhere. I tried setting up apache vhosts, but I'm not sure what to put there, examples online aren't very clear, and I don't even know if it works. so if someone could give me a heads up, I'd appreciate!

Solution

Log into your router and set up port forwarding to your computer with xampp on it. You probably want to forward port 80 (default for http) to your computer's LAN IP. Then you should be able to access your xampp setup over the Internet by going to your external IP address.