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You said:
i want to download configure and install IT inventory managment system
for my office, i selected GLPI inventory managment, can you please guide
me to download, install and configure this software step by step withits
pre requisits, the link is [Link]
ChatGPT said:

nice pick, Ghazanfar — GLPI is solid. I’ve dropped a clean, copy-

paste step-by-step runbook (Ubuntu 22.04/24.04 + Apache + MariaDB
+ PHP 8.3) to your canvas on the right 👉. It covers:

 exact prereqs + required PHP extensions

 download the right release (not the GitHub “Source code” zip)
 Apache/Nginx vhost (with /public as DocumentRoot)
 DB setup, install wizard, default logins to change
 cron for automatic actions
 email (SMTP) + optional mail collector
 Inventory via GLPI Inventory plugin + GLPI
Agent (Windows/Linux/Android)
 backups, upgrades, and quick troubleshooting

Quick facts (so you’re not hunting links)

 Latest stable (today): GLPI 10.0.19 — grab the glpi-
[Link] release asset from the Download/Releases page. Don’t use
the auto-generated “Source code” zips. [Link] the Docs
 Server requirements: PHP 7.4–8.3 (8.3 OK), MySQL 8.0+ or MariaDB
(recent LTS), Apache or Nginx, plus required PHP extensions (curl, gd, intl,
mbstring, xml, zip, ldap, imap, bz2, apcu/opcache, etc.). [Link]
 Web root must be GLPI’s /public directory (that’s how 10.x is
designed). [Link]
 Default credentials after install (change
ASAP): glpi/glpi (admin), tech/tech, normal/normal, post-only/post-only. for
[Link]
 Cron: run GLPI’s automatic actions via CLI, e.g. crontab for the web user
calling php /var/www/glpi/front/[Link] every minute.
 Inventory endpoints for agents:
 Without plugin: [Link]
 With GLPI Inventory plugin
(recommended): [Link]
Either way, the basic /front/[Link] also works if you add the plugin
later. [Link]
 GLPI Agent (for Windows/Linux/Android) + plugin docs & deployment tips
are here if you want to go deeper (GPO, SNMP discovery, remote
inventory, etc.). [Link]
 If you want this tailored for RHEL/Rocky or a Windows/XAMPP stack, or
you want me to script a one-shot installer for Ubuntu, say the word and
I’ll drop the exact commands.

You said:
i want to deploy on windows 11, please guide step 1 only for now
ChatGPT said:

Got it ✅ we’ll go step-by-step on Windows 11 deployment. Since you

only want Step 1 right now, let’s start with prereqs (environment
setup) before we even touch GLPI itself.

Step 1 — Install Prerequisites on Windows

11
GLPI is PHP + database + webserver, so you need a stack. Easiest
option on Windows is to use XAMPP (Apache + MariaDB + PHP in one
package).

1. Download XAMPP
 Go to: [Link]
 Download XAMPP for Windows (PHP 8.2 or 8.3) → both are supported
by GLPI 10.

2. Install XAMPP
 Run installer as Administrator
 Select these components at minimum:
 Apache
 MySQL (MariaDB)
 PHP
 phpMyAdmin
 Install to C:\\xampp (default is fine).

3. Start Services
 Open XAMPP Control Panel (search “XAMPP Control Panel” in Start).
 Start Apache and MySQL.
 Verify:
 Go to [Link] → you should see the XAMPP dashboard.
 Go to [Link] → phpMyAdmin should load (DB
interface).
 4. PHP Extensions Needed for GLPI

GLPI requires extra PHP modules that aren’t always enabled by default.
In C:\\xampp\\php\\[Link], ensure these lines
are uncommented (remove ; at the start if present):

extension=curl
extension=gd
extension=intl
extension=mbstring
extension=xml
extension=zip
extension=bz2
extension=ldap
extension=imap

👉 After editing [Link], restart Apache from the XAMPP Control Panel.

5. Database Prep (MariaDB)

We’ll create the database/user later in Step 2, but for now confirm
MariaDB is working:

 Open phpMyAdmin → [Link]

 Log in as user root (no password by default in XAMPP).
 You should be able to create databases.

✅ At this point, your Windows 11 has the full web stack (Apache +
MariaDB + PHP) ready for GLPI.

Do you want me to go next into Step 2 (Database setup for GLPI), or

pause here so you can try Step 1 and confirm everything is working?

You said:
step 1 is completed, now please guide to step 2
ChatGPT said:
 Perfect 👌 since your stack (XAMPP + Apache + MariaDB + PHP) is ready,
let’s move to Step 2 — Database Setup for GLPI.

Step 2 — Create GLPI Database & User

GLPI needs its own database + user with full privileges. Since you’re
on XAMPP, you’ll do this via phpMyAdmin.

🔹 1. Open phpMyAdmin
 Go to: [Link]
 Log in as:
 User: root
 Password: (blank by default in XAMPP unless you set one).

🔹 2. Create a New Database

 In the top menu, click Databases.
 In “Create database” field, type:
 glpidb
 Choose Collation → utf8mb4_unicode_ci
 Click Create ✅
 🔹 3. Create a New User for GLPI
 In phpMyAdmin, go to User accounts → click Add user account
 Fill in:
 Username: glpiuser
 Host name: localhost
 Password: choose a strong one (e.g. Glpi@12345)
 Under Database for user, select → Grant all privileges on database
“glpidb”
 Scroll down → click Go ✅

🔹 4. Test Login (optional)

 Go back to phpMyAdmin login page.
 Try logging in with:
 User: glpiuser
 Password: (your chosen one)
 You should only see the glpidb database.

📌 Now your database is ready for GLPI installation.

👉 Next step (Step 3) will be: Download GLPI 10, place it in XAMPP’s
htdocs, and prep the web installer.

Do you want me to walk you through Step 3 now?

You said:
on step number 3 i have 2 checkboxes, which one should i select?
Database for user account Create database with same name and grant all
privileges. Grant all privileges on wildcard name (username\_%).
ChatGPT said:
 Good question 👍 That’s the exact screen in phpMyAdmin → Add User.

Since in Step 2.2 you already created a database named glpidb, you
don’t want phpMyAdmin to create another one. Instead, you just need to
give your new user full rights on glpidb.

✅ Here’s what to do:

 Do NOT tick: “Create database with same name and grant all
privileges” (because we already created glpidb).
 Do NOT tick: “Grant all privileges on wildcard name (username_%)” (that
would give access to databases with similar names, not needed for
security).
 Instead, after you create the user, go to:
 Database for user → Grant all privileges on database glpidb (that
option appears in the Add User screen if the DB exists).

So basically:
👉 Just select “Grant all privileges on database glpidb” for
your glpiuser.

That way:

 User = glpiuser
 Pass = (your strong password)
 DB = glpidb
 Host = localhost

Want me to now walk you into Step 3 (Download + place GLPI in

XAMPP htdocs + prepare for web installer)?

You said:
done, yes please guide for step 3
ChatGPT said:

Nice 🚀 you’re moving fast. Let’s set up Step 3 — Download & Place
GLPI on your Windows 11 (XAMPP).
 Step 3 — Download & Place GLPI in XAMPP
🔹 1. Download GLPI Latest Release
 Go to the official GLPI GitHub releases page:
👉 [Link]
 Download the release package (.tgz or .zip).
⚠️Important: Don’t use the “Source code” zip — pick the one named
like [Link] or .zip.

🔹 2. Extract GLPI
 Once downloaded, extract the archive ([Link] or .tgz).
 You’ll get a folder called glpi.

🔹 3. Move GLPI to XAMPP’s htdocs

 Go to your XAMPP install folder (usually C:\xampp\htdocs\).
 Move the glpi folder into htdocs.
Final path should look like:
 C:\xampp\htdocs\glpi

🔹 4. Fix DocumentRoot (important for GLPI 10.x)

GLPI 10 requires that the /public subfolder be the web root.

 In XAMPP, open C:\xampp\apache\conf\extra\[Link].

 Add a vHost entry like this:
<VirtualHost *:80> ServerName [Link] DocumentRoot
"C:/xampp/htdocs/glpi/public" <Directory "C:/xampp/htdocs/glpi/public">
Options FollowSymLinks AllowOverride All Require all granted </Directory>
</VirtualHost>
 Save the file.

🔹 5. Update Windows Hosts File

 Open Notepad as Administrator.
 Edit the file:
 C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts
 Add this line:
 [Link] [Link]

🔹 6. Restart Apache
 Open XAMPP Control Panel → stop & start Apache.
 Now browse to:
👉 [Link]

You should see the GLPI web installer screen 🎉

✅ At this point, GLPI files are placed, Apache is pointing to /public, and
you’re ready for Step 4 (Run the Web Installer).

Do you want me to walk you through Step 4 — Web Installer Setup

(connecting to DB & setting up admin login) next?
 You said:
at point number 5 i have opened file of hosts in notepad and added
[Link] [Link] this line in notepad while saving the file it shows error
that "You dont have permission to save in this location" i am loged in as
administrator account too
ChatGPT said:

Yep, that happens a lot on Windows 😅 — even if you’re logged in with

an Administrator account, Notepad doesn’t automatically run
with elevated rights when you open a file directly.

Here’s the fix:

✅ How to properly edit hosts file in Windows 11

1. Open Notepad as Administrator
 Press Start → type Notepad
 Right-click → Run as administrator
 Approve the UAC prompt.
2. Open the hosts file from inside Notepad
 In Notepad, click File → Open
 Navigate to:
 C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\
 In the bottom-right file type box, change from Text Documents
(*.txt) to All Files (.)
 Select hosts → click Open
3. Add your line
4. [Link] [Link]
5. Save (Ctrl+S) — this time it will save without error, since Notepad is
running with admin rights.

👉 After saving, restart Apache from XAMPP and then try in your browser:
[Link]

You should see the GLPI web installer screen 🎉

 Want me to now guide you through Step 4 — Web Installer setup
(connecting to the glpidb database and creating your GLPI admin
login)?

You said:
after this addition on point number 4 i am facing below error Not Found
The requested URL was not found on this server. Apache/2.4.58 (Win64)
OpenSSL/3.1.3 PHP/8.2.12 Server at [Link] Port 80
ChatGPT said:

Got it 👍 that error means Apache is running, DNS is resolving ( [Link]

→ [Link]), but Apache can’t find the right folder. Usually it’s one of
these:

1. vHost not enabled / wrong config file

2. DocumentRoot path typo (slashes, missing public)
3. Apache not restarted after vHost changes

🔎 Let’s troubleshoot
1. Confirm where GLPI is

Make sure GLPI is here:

C:\xampp\htdocs\glpi

and inside that folder you should see a public folder:

C:\xampp\htdocs\glpi\public\[Link]
2. Check [Link]

Open:

C:\xampp\apache\conf\extra\[Link]

Make sure you have only one vHost for [Link], e.g.:

<VirtualHost *:80> ServerName [Link] DocumentRoot

"C:/xampp/htdocs/glpi/public" <Directory "C:/xampp/htdocs/glpi/public">
 Options FollowSymLinks AllowOverride All Require all granted </Directory>
</VirtualHost>

⚠️Note: Use forward slashes / in the path (Apache prefers them), not
backslashes \.

3. Ensure vHosts are enabled

Open C:\xampp\apache\conf\[Link] and check this line

is uncommented:

Include conf/extra/[Link]

If it has a # in front, remove it.

4. Restart Apache

In XAMPP Control Panel → Stop Apache → Start Apache again.

If there’s an error, check Apache’s Logs (button in control panel).

5. Test both URLs

 Try [Link]
 If that still fails, try direct:
[Link]

If localhost/glpi/public/ works, it means GLPI is fine — the issue is only

with the vHost config.

👉 Can you check if [Link] loads the GLPI installer?

If yes, I’ll help you fix the [Link] vHost properly.

You said:
point number 1 and 2 and 3 are okey, but on point 5 both links are not
working and XAMP control panel shows below errors [Link] PM [Apache]
Error: Apache shutdown unexpectedly. [Link] PM [Apache] This may be
due to a blocked port, missing dependencies, [Link] PM [Apache]
improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method. [Link]
PM [Apache] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check [Link]
PM [Apache] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues [Link] PM
[Apache] If you need more help, copy and post this [Link] PM [Apache]
entire log window on the forums
ChatGPT said:
 Ah, that explains why you’re now seeing “Not Found” and then Apache
won’t even start — Apache itself is failing to boot. Let’s fix that before we
continue with GLPI.

🔎 Common Causes for XAMPP Apache Shutdown on

Windows 11
1. Port conflict (most common)
 Port 80 or 443 is already used by another service (Skype, IIS, VMware,
Hyper-V, Docker Desktop, or even Windows Update/[Link]).
2. Bad Apache config
 A small typo in [Link] or [Link] can prevent Apache from
starting.
3. Privileges issue
 XAMPP Control Panel not running as Administrator.

✅ Step-by-step Fix
1. Check what’s using port 80 / 443
 In XAMPP Control Panel → click Netstat (bottom right).
 Look for which service is using port 80 or 443.

Or run in Command Prompt (Admin):

netstat -ano | findstr :80

Look at the last column (PID). Then check the app:

tasklist /FI "PID eq <PID>"

👉 If you see World Wide Web Publishing Service (W3SVC) or IIS →

disable it:

[Link]
 Find World Wide Web Publishing Service, right-click → Stop →
set Startup type: Disabled.

2. Change Apache ports (if you prefer not to disable other

apps)
 Open C:\xampp\apache\conf\[Link]
 Find: Listen 80 → change to Listen 8080
 Open C:\xampp\apache\conf\extra\[Link]
 Change <VirtualHost *:80> → <VirtualHost *:8080>
 Open C:\xampp\apache\conf\[Link]
 Find Listen 443 → change to Listen 444

Then restart Apache and access via:

👉 [Link]
👉 [Link]

3. Validate Apache Config

Before restarting Apache, test the syntax:

 Open Command Prompt as Admin

 Run:
cd C:\xampp\apache\bin httpd -t

If the config has an error, it will tell you the line number.

⚡ Next move:
 Can you run httpd -t and tell me if Apache reports “Syntax OK” or gives
an error?
That will confirm whether it’s a port conflict or a config typo.
You said:
# httpd -t AH00526: Syntax error on line 520 of
C:/xampp/apache/conf/[Link]: Invalid command 'Virtual', perhaps
misspelled or defined by a module not included in the server configuration
ChatGPT said:

Perfect — thanks for running that!

The error is super clear:

Invalid command 'Virtual', perhaps misspelled or defined by a module not

included in the server configuration

That means in your [Link] (line 520), Apache is seeing something

like:

Virtual Host *:80>

or

<Virtual … >

instead of a proper directive.

✅ Fix the Error

1. Open:
C:\xampp\apache\conf\[Link]
2. Go to line 520 (or near it). You should see the broken text.

Example of wrong line:

VirtualHost *:80>

(notice it’s missing < at the start)

3. Correct it so it looks like this:

<VirtualHost *:80> DocumentRoot "C:/xampp/htdocs/glpi/public" ServerName
[Link] <Directory "C:/xampp/htdocs/glpi/public"> Options Indexes
FollowSymLinks AllowOverride All Require all granted </Directory>
</VirtualHost>

⚠️Important:
 Make sure <VirtualHost …> opens and has a
matching </VirtualHost> closing tag.
 Don’t leave stray “Virtual” or “VirtualHost” words outside brackets.

🔄 After Fixing
1. Save the file.
2. Open Command Prompt (Admin) → run again:
httpd -t

If it says:

Syntax OK

you’re good.

3. Restart Apache in XAMPP.

👉 Question: Do you want me to send you a ready-to-paste corrected

vhost block (for GLPI), so you just replace your broken config and test?

You said:
at line 520 it is #Virtual hosts Include conf/extra/[Link] what
should i write on line 520?
ChatGPT said:

Ahh got it 👍 — thanks for clarifying.

So at line 520 you already have:

# Virtual hosts Include conf/extra/[Link]

That’s correct ✅ and should not cause the "Invalid command

'Virtual'" error by itself.
It means the real problem is inside the file that gets included:

C:/xampp/apache/conf/extra/[Link]
 🔎 What To Do
1. Open this file in Notepad:
C:\xampp\apache\conf\extra\[Link]
2. Look for any lines that might look broken, like:
VirtualHost *:80>

instead of

<VirtualHost *:80>

or maybe a missing closing tag </VirtualHost>.

✅ Correct Example vHost for GLPI

You can replace everything inside [Link] with this clean block:

# Default vhost <VirtualHost *:80> DocumentRoot "C:/xampp/htdocs"

ServerName localhost </VirtualHost> # GLPI vhost <VirtualHost *:80>
ServerName [Link] DocumentRoot "C:/xampp/htdocs/glpi/public" <Directory
"C:/xampp/htdocs/glpi/public"> Options Indexes FollowSymLinks AllowOverride
All Require all granted </Directory> </VirtualHost>

🔄 Then
1. Save the file.
2. Run in Command Prompt again:
httpd -t

It should now say:

Syntax OK
3. Restart Apache from XAMPP.
4. Open browser → try:
 [Link]
 [Link]

👉 Do you want me to write the exact final contents of your httpd-

[Link] so you can just copy-paste it without worrying about
mistakes?

You said:
it shows synatax is ok, but while entiering [Link] and
[Link] it shows 404 on both sites
ChatGPT said:

Nice 🎉 — syntax is now clean, Apache is starting fine.

Now the 404 Not Found just means Apache is running but can’t find the
GLPI files at the path you gave it. Let’s debug step by step:

1️⃣Check if GLPI folder exists

Open Explorer and go to:

C:\xampp\htdocs\

👉 Do you see a folder named glpi?

Inside it, there should be a public folder, and inside that an [Link].

✅ Path should look like:

C:\xampp\htdocs\glpi\public\[Link]
 2️⃣If you don’t see glpi\public

That means GLPI wasn’t extracted to the right folder. Do this:

 Download from GitHub: GLPI Releases

 Extract the latest release .tgz or .zip.
 Rename the extracted folder to glpi.
 Move it into:
 C:\xampp\htdocs\

So final path =

C:\xampp\htdocs\glpi\public

3️⃣Restart Apache

After files are in place, restart Apache from XAMPP and retry:

 [Link]
 [Link]

4️⃣What you should see

If everything is correct, the GLPI installation wizard should appear in

your browser.

👉 Can you confirm for me whether you already have

the glpi/public/[Link] file inside C:\xampp\htdocs\glpi\? Or do we
need to download and extract GLPI fresh?
 You said:
my index file is in [Link] and i can see it too, but
when i enter address in browswer and press enter the url gets changed
with [Link]
ChatGPT said:

Perfect 🚀 that means Apache is finally pointing to the right GLPI folder and
the system is working exactly as expected.

Here’s what’s happening:

 When you hit [Link]

GLPI detects it’s a fresh installation.
 It automatically redirects you to the installer:
 [Link]

That’s normal — you’re now at the GLPI installation wizard 🎉

✅ What To Do Next (Step 4: Install Wizard)

1. Open [Link] in your browser.
2. Choose your preferred language → click OK.
3. Accept the license agreement.
4. Select Install (not upgrade).
5. It will ask for your database connection:
 Server: localhost
 Database user: root (or the user you created in phpMyAdmin)
 Password: (leave empty if using default XAMPP root user)
 Database name: glpi (or whatever you created earlier)
6. Continue → GLPI will create its tables.
7. When finished, it will give you the default login accounts.

👉 Do you want me to guide you step by step through the install wizard
screens (language → license → DB setup → finish), or you’re good to try it
yourself?

You said:
 but there is error of 404 on [Link]
ChatGPT said:

Got it 👍 thanks for clarifying — so

your [Link] in [Link] is loading fine, but when
it tries to redirect to
[Link] → you’re hitting 404
Not Found.

That means either:

1. The install folder is missing in your GLPI files.

2. Or Apache isn’t serving it correctly.

🔍 Step 1: Check if install folder exists

Go to:

C:\xampp\htdocs\glpi\public\

👉 Do you see a folder named install there?

Inside it should be:

C:\xampp\htdocs\glpi\public\install\[Link]

🔍 Step 2: If install folder is missing

That usually happens if you downloaded the GLPI source code (from
GitHub “Code” button) instead of the release package (which includes
the install/ wizard).

✅ Fix:

 Go to GLPI Releases.
 Download the latest release .zip or .tgz (for example: [Link]).
 Extract it.
 Replace your current C:\xampp\htdocs\glpi\ with the extracted folder.

🔍 Step 3: Restart Apache

After extracting the release version (not just source), restart Apache
from XAMPP and go to:

[Link]

This time, the install wizard should load properly.

⚡ Question for you: when you look inside

C:\xampp\htdocs\glpi\public\
👉 do you see an install folder or not?

You said:
yes you are right install file is missing
ChatGPT said:

Perfect 👌 that explains the 404. You pulled the source code repo from
GitHub, but that repo doesn’t include the install/ wizard — it’s meant for
developers. For running GLPI in production, you need the release
package.

✅ Fix (Step-by-Step)
1. Go to GLPI official release page:
👉 [Link]
2. Download the latest stable release (.zip or .tgz).
Example: [Link]
3. Extract it somewhere on your PC.
4. Replace your current C:\xampp\htdocs\glpi\ with the extracted glpi folder.
(Tip: delete the old folder first to avoid mixing files.)
5. Restart Apache in XAMPP.
6. Open in browser:
7. [Link]

→ Now you should see the Install Wizard start

(with install/[Link]).

⚡ Do you want me to also guide you on how to upgrade without losing

what you already configured in XAMPP, or since you’re fresh installing,
should I just continue with the wizard steps?

You said:
i have downloaded previous versions too but there is no install file in
glpi/public. there is one folder named as lib and one file names as
[Link]
ChatGPT said:

Ahh okay bro 🔎 — now it’s clear what’s happening.

👉 In GLPI 10.x, the structure changed.

The install/ wizard is no longer inside /public/install/. Instead, the
installer is located in the root folder (not public/).

That’s why you only see lib/ + [Link] under public/.

✅ What to do now
1. Open this in your browser instead:
[Link]
2. If everything is set correctly (Apache + PHP + MySQL), you’ll see
the Installation Wizard page.
 ⚡ Why it changed?
 Before GLPI 9.5 → the installer was under /public/install/.
 From GLPI 10.x → the installer moved to /install/ at the project root for
security and clean separation.

So the correct paths are now:

C:\xampp\htdocs\glpi\install\[Link]
C:\xampp\htdocs\glpi\public\[Link]

👉 Try opening [Link] and tell me if

you see the wizard.

You said:
yess, we have done it whit this step i can now see installation GUI in GLPI
setup
ChatGPT said:

Perfect 🎉🔥 — nice work bro! That means your GLPI setup is finally on track
🚀

From here the installation wizard will guide you step by step:

1. Select Language → choose English (or your preferred).

2. License Agreement → accept.
3. Environment Check → it will check PHP extensions, permissions, etc.
(we’ll fix if any fail).
4. Database Setup →
 Host: localhost
 User: the MySQL user you created in phpMyAdmin (e.g. glpi_user)
 Password: whatever you set.
 Database: glpi
5. Initialize Database → it will create all tables.
6. Create Default Accounts → it will show you the default users:
 glpi / glpi (Super Admin)
 tech / tech (Technician)
 normal / normal (Normal user)
 post-only / postonly (Self-service user).
 After that, you can log in at:
👉 [Link]

⚡ Do you want me to walk you step-by-step through the wizard

screens, so you don’t miss any config (like DB setup and cron job tips), or
do you wanna try first and I’ll help only if you hit an error?

You said:
there are multiple otions are checked but some option shows error
ChatGPT said:

Got it 👍 thanks for sharing the screenshot.

What you’re seeing is normal when installing GLPI on XAMPP/Windows —
a lot of these warnings are about production security best practices,
but for local/testing you can safely ignore most. Let’s break them down:

🚨 Errors & Fixes:

1. PHP maintained version
 ✅ Already green → you’re good here.
2. Safe configuration of web root directory
 GLPI wants the /files and other dirs outside htdocs so users can’t access
them directly by URL.
 On Windows + XAMPP, it’s common to just leave them where they are,
since it’s local.
 👉 Fix (optional, for security):
 Move C:\xampp\htdocs\glpi\files → C:\glpi-data\files
 Then update config/config_path.php with the new paths.
3. Safe path for data directories
 Same issue → all those folders (cache, files, plugins, etc.) ideally should be
outside web root.
 For local/test, you can skip. For production, move them like above.
4. Security configuration for sessions
 PHP directive session.cookie_httponly should be on.
 👉 Fix:
 Open C:\xampp\php\[Link]
 Search for:
 session.cookie_httponly
 If it’s commented or Off, set:
session.cookie_httponly = On
 Save file → restart Apache from XAMPP.

⚠️Suggestions (not critical, but recommended):

 PHP maximum integer size ✅ OK on your system.
 exif extension ✅ Already enabled.

✅ My Recommendation for You:

Since you’re just running GLPI locally on XAMPP:

 Only fix the session.cookie_httponly issue (takes 1 minute).

 Ignore the "safe directory" errors unless you plan to put this GLPI instance
online.

👉 Do you want me to give you the exact modified config_path.php

example so you can place your GLPI data outside htdocs (production
style), or are you fine keeping it inside since this is local?

You said:
cookies sessions are now fixed
ChatGPT said:

Perfect bro 🚀👏 That’s one of the important ones out of the way.

Now your screen should show ✅ for sessions security.

So what’s left is mostly about the data directories being inside
 htdocs. That’s only a problem if you’re planning to expose GLPI to the
internet.

👉 Since you’re running it on XAMPP locally, you can ignore those red
warnings. But if you want a production-ready setup (like if you’ll host it
on a public server), then I’d recommend moving
the /files, /config, /marketplace folders outside htdocs and pointing to
them in config_path.php.

Do you want me to guide you with a step-by-step fix for those

directories (production style), or should we leave it since you’re just
testing locally?

You said:
no, thanks now it is showing step 1:database connection setup with 3
option SQL Server (MariaDB or MySQL) SQL User SQL Password
ChatGPT said:

Niceee 🔥 you’re at the real setup stage now!

Here’s what you gotta do for Step 1: Database connection:

1. SQL Server (MariaDB or MySQL) →

 In XAMPP, your MySQL/MariaDB server runs on:
 localhost
 Or, if needed:
 [Link]
 Default port is 3306 (only mention it if installer asks, like localhost:3306).
2. SQL User →
 Default in XAMPP is:
 root
3. SQL Password →
 By default in XAMPP, root has no password → just leave it blank.
 (If you had set a password for MySQL manually, then use that one).

👉 Before you continue, make sure you’ve created a new empty

database for GLPI.

 Open phpMyAdmin → [Link]

 Click Databases → create one called for example:
 glpidb
 Don’t need to set any collation (GLPI will handle it).

Then in the installer, fill like this:

 SQL Server → localhost
 SQL User → root
 SQL Password → (leave empty)
 Database → glpidb (choose from dropdown after login works)

Wanna me guide you step-by-step through the phpMyAdmin database

creation too?

You said:
i am able to see GLPI login screen
ChatGPT said:

Perfect bro 🔥👏 you’ve officially got GLPI installed and running on your
localhost!

👉 Now you can log in with the default credentials:

 Username: glpi
 Password: glpi

Other default accounts created are:

 tech / tech → Technician

 normal / normal → Normal user
 post-only / postonly → Post-only user

⚡ Next Steps after first login:

1. Change the default glpi admin password immediately for security.

2. Configure Email (SMTP) if you want ticket notifications.
3. Add your users, assets (computers, printers, network gear, etc.).
4. Tweak profiles and entities if you plan multi-department setup.
Do you want me to walk you through the first-time configuration
checklist so you can get GLPI ready for actual use?

You said:
done i am able to see screen, thank you so very much
ChatGPT said:

Let’s gooo 🚀🔥 That’s awesome news, bro! You’ve fully set up GLPI on your
localhost. 🎉👏

Now you can start managing assets, tickets, and users like a pro ITSM
tool. Since you got it running, I’d suggest you take a
quick snapshot/backup of your XAMPP + GLPI setup (so if anything
breaks later, you can restore easily).

Want me to give you a step-by-step guide for securing & backing up

GLPI on XAMPP so your work stays safe?

You said:
you made my day bro
ChatGPT said:

Haha 🙌 that means a lot bro, glad I could help! 🚀 You crushed it — setting
up GLPI on Windows with XAMPP isn’t exactly plug-and-play, but now
you’ve got it running like a champ. 💯🔥

Now the real fun starts — adding your office’s IT assets, automating
tickets, and flexing that proper ITSM setup.

Want me to drop a pro-level starter pack checklist (things you should

configure right after first login) so your GLPI doesn’t stay “demo mode”
but turns into a full production tool?

You said:
what if i want to host on my lan?
ChatGPT said:

Good question bro 💡 if you want your GLPI to be accessible on your LAN
(local office network) instead of just your own PC, you just need a few
tweaks. Here’s the roadmap:
 🔧 Steps to Host GLPI on LAN (Windows 11 + XAMPP)
1. Find your local IP
 Open Command Prompt → run:
ipconfig
 Note your LAN IPv4 address (something like [Link]).

2. Edit Apache config for GLPI

 Open:
 C:\xampp\apache\conf\extra\[Link]
 Add a VirtualHost entry like:
<VirtualHost *:80> DocumentRoot "C:/xampp/htdocs/glpi/public" ServerName
[Link] ServerAlias glpi <Directory "C:/xampp/htdocs/glpi/public">
Options Indexes FollowSymLinks AllowOverride All Require all granted
</Directory> </VirtualHost>

3. Allow connections in Windows Firewall

 Go to Windows Defender Firewall → Advanced Settings
 Allow Apache ([Link]) for both Private and Domain networks.
 Or open port 80 for inbound rules.

4. Access from another PC

 On another PC in your LAN, open browser → type:
 [Link]
 (Replace with your PC’s IP).
5. (Optional but cleaner) LAN DNS / Hostname
 If you want to use [Link] instead of IP:
 Edit the hosts file on every client PC:
 [Link] [Link]
 Or configure a local DNS server if you already run one (like in a Windows
AD domain).

⚡ And boom! Now everyone on your LAN can log into GLPI without
installing it locally.

Do you want me to also guide you on turning it into a service (so

XAMPP/Apache/MySQL run automatically on system startup) for a more
“server-like” experience?

You said:
how can i access DB and change picture with my organization logo in it
ChatGPT said:

Nice! Now you’re thinking like an admin 😎 Let’s break it into two parts:

1️⃣Accessing the Database (MySQL/MariaDB in

XAMPP)
Since you installed GLPI on XAMPP, the DB is running in MySQL/MariaDB.

Option A: Use phpMyAdmin

1. Start XAMPP Control Panel → make sure MySQL is running.
2. Open browser → go to:
3. [Link]
4. On the left, click your GLPI database (whatever name you gave it during
install).
5. Inside, you’ll see tables like glpi_users, glpi_entities, glpi_configs, etc.

✅ From here you can directly run SQL queries, edit users, reset passwords,
etc.
 Option B: Use MySQL CLI
1. In XAMPP Control Panel, click Shell.
2. Run:
mysql -u root -p

(Enter password if you set one, otherwise leave empty).

3. Switch to your GLPI database:

USE glpi; SHOW TABLES;

2️⃣Changing the GLPI Logo to Your Org’s Logo

There are two ways:

🔹 Method A: Official (via GLPI GUI)

1. Login as super-admin in GLPI.
2. Go to:
3. Setup → General → Appearance
4. There you can upload:
 Logo
 Favicon
 Login banner, etc.
5. Save → refresh → done ✅.

🔹 Method B: Manual File Replace

If GUI option is locked (older versions):

1. Go to GLPI theme logos folder:

2. C:\xampp\htdocs\glpi\pics\
 or sometimes inside:

C:\xampp\htdocs\glpi\public\pics\
3. Replace [Link] (or whatever file is referenced in settings) with your org
logo.
 Make sure your image has the same filename and similar
dimensions to avoid breaking layout.
 Best format: .png, around 250×60 px for the header.

⚡ Pro tip: Use GUI method (Setup → General → Appearance), because it

stores logos in the DB and survives GLPI updates. Manual file replacement
can get overwritten when upgrading.

Do you want me to also give you the SQL query that directly updates the
logo path in the DB (in case the GUI upload doesn’t work)?

You said:
Method A: Official (via GLPI GUI) Login as super-admin in GLPI. Go to: how
to access i mean what is the link?
ChatGPT said:

Got you bro 👍

Once you’re logged in at the GLPI login

screen ([Link] or [Link] in your case):

1. Login with your super-admin account (default is usually glpi/glpi, but

you may have set your own during install).
2. After login, on the top menu you’ll see:
Setup → General → Appearance

👉 Full path inside GLPI is:

[Link]

(or replace localhost with [Link] if that’s working for you).

 There you’ll get options to upload:

 Main Logo
 Login Logo
 Favicon

🔥 Once you upload your org logo there, GLPI will automatically store it in
the DB and apply everywhere (no manual file editing needed).

Do you want me to also show you how to make it visible from LAN (so
when someone on your network visits [Link] they also see
it)?

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