| Element | Function | |---------|----------| | | Launches the web server | | MySQL – Start button | Launches the database server | | Config button | Edit configuration files (PHP, Apache, MySQL) | | Netstat button | Shows which processes listen on network ports | | Shell button | Opens a command prompt with XAMPP environment variables | | Explorer button | Opens C:\xampp in Windows Explorer | | Services button | Opens Windows Services manager | | Help button | Links to local documentation and forums | | Exit button | Closes the control panel (services may keep running) |
: Keep V3.2.1 for maintaining legacy projects. For new projects, consider downloading XAMPP with PHP 8.2.x (which includes a newer control panel). Xampp Control Panel V3.2.1 Download
Here is a quick guide on what this version offers, why you might need it, and how to get it set up safely. | Element | Function | |---------|----------| | |