In this tutorial, we’ll explain, step by step, how to install IIS on Windows 10 so that you can test code or even publish web content from your desktop.
IIS is Microsoft’s web and FTP server and it is widely used by IT professionals around the world. This is mainly for two reasons. Firstly, it is already included with Microsoft Windows and is very easy to install, and secondly, it’s extremely simple to use.
It can also be installed on any Windows desktop or laptop, which means that you can even test changes or web content without needing to set up a special pilot or test environment.
NOTE: This tutorial will focus just on the installation process for Windows 10. We’re not going to go into any detail about how to use IIS today. If you’re like to learn how to install IIS on Windows Server, check out the tutorial on our blog, “How to Install IIS Web Server”.
Part 1 – Installing IIS on Windows 10
To install Internet Information Services (IIS) on a Windows 10 client device, first, click on the search bar and type “Control Panel” (1) and click on the app that appears in the results (2).
Next, double-click on Programs and Features (3).
A new window will appear. Click on “Turn Windows features on or off” (4).
Another window will now appear showing a list of features. Search the list to find Internet Information Services, expand the options and select the options you wish to install (5). The following options will be selected by default:
- Web Management Tools.
- World Wide Web Services.
“FTP Server” will be unchecked by default, but you can select it if you want to include it.
Once you’ve selected the options you want to install, click on OK (6) to begin the installation. You will then see a window with a progress bar until the process has finished.
There’s no need to restart your system to begin using the service, but we recommend it to clear the installation buffers, etc. and ensure the best performance.
Part 2 – Checking That IIS Has Been Installed Correctly
Now that the installation process has finished, it’s time to check that it has been installed correctly. First, open your web browser and type “127.0.0.1” in the address bar (7), which, if everything has run smoothly, will show the information loaded from the web server.
Another way of checking that IIS is running correctly is to open the Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager. Simply type “IIS” in the search bar (8) and click on Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager (9).
This will open the IIS Manager, which you can use to carry out all configuration and administration tasks for the web server.
If either of these two checks work correctly, you can safely say that you have installed IIS on your Windows 10 device. Congratulations!
Summary
In this tutorial, we’ve shown how you can quickly install IIS (Internet Information Services) on your Windows 10 device so that you can test out web content and changes from your desktop.
The process is really simple, and you should find everything you need in this tutorial, but if you have any problems, don’t hesitate to contact us.
And if you’re interested in learning about other things you can do on Windows 10, check out our article on How to Install Hyper-V on Windows 10.
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