In order to have an enjoyable and interactive web browsing experience, the function to run scripts on a web page must be present. These scripts carry out tasks such as gathering information, designing websites for blogs, forums, and the like. However, the Apache web server needs to be configured with PHP in order to run these scripts. Below are the steps to configure Apache on PHP.

The first step is to open "httpd.conf" using a text editor (preferably notepad). Navigate from the folder "Apache" to its sub directory called "conf". You will find "httpd.conf" in the "conf" folder.


The second step is to configure and add code in the "httpd.conf" file. Search for the segment of code where PHP can be found. Once you have found the section, add the following lines:

c:/php/php5apache2.dll

AddType application/x-httpd-php .php

The next step is to specify the path of PHP and to save the changes made. To let the Apache web server locate PHP, add the following line below the codes that you have just recently entered:

PHPIniDir "C:/Windows"

C:/Windows is the default path of PHPIniDir. If you installed the directory on another location, be sure to indicate that path or else the programs will not work. Afterwards, save all the changes made.

The PHP segment should most likely resemble this below:

# PHP5
AddType application/x-httpd-php .php
.phtml

AddType application/x-httpd-php-source
.phps

c:/php/php5apache2.dll
AddType application/x-httpd-php .php

PHPIniDir "C:/Windows"

The last step is to test if the installation and configuration worked. This may be done by running a simple php script on the Apache web server. Save the script on a directory where you place your web pages and open the page on a web browser. If Apache has been properly configured for PHP, the script should properly run on your web browser. Otherwise, the web  browser will try to download the PHP page.