MAMP PRO 6.9.0 — macOS

MAMP PRO 6.9.0 runs on Macs with macOS 10.12 or later, on both Intel and Apple Silicon machines. It's the professional front end for MAMP, built for developers who need a local web server stack without the hassle.

Set up a local PHP and MySQL environment

Version 6.9.0 keeps the core workflow solid: you get a built-in web server stack with PHP, MySQL, and more. The host create dialog is optimized, so setting up a new project takes fewer clicks. You can manage multiple PHP and Python versions from one place.

Install WordPress or import from a server

One-click WordPress installation still works as expected. If you're moving a live site to your Mac, the import-from-server feature pulls down WordPress sites directly. Opening phpMyAdmin 5 via alias is improved in this release.

Keep multiple hosts organized

The 6.9 update fixes a crash when editing host-specific server configurations, and addresses network issues in the MAMP Cloud feature. PHP version installation is smoother. Redis integration is included, and you can capture screenshots of your local sites for documentation.

Check port 80 and 3306 when your local server won't start

Even with a stable setup like MAMP PRO 6.9.0, a few things tend to trip people up. If your local server won't start, check that no other web server software is already using port 80 or 3306. Apache and MySQL need those ports free. You can change the ports in the server settings if something else is already running.

Another frequent issue: PHP versions not showing up after installation. The 6.9 release improved PHP version installation, but if you still see a missing version, restart the app. If it still doesn't appear, remove it from the PHP management panel and add it again. This usually clears up the problem.

When phpMyAdmin 5 fails to open, the alias fix in 6.9.0 should help. If it doesn't, make sure the MySQL server is actually running before you click the phpMyAdmin link. A stopped MySQL server leaves you looking at a blank browser tab.

For MAMP Cloud sync errors, the 6.9 network fixes cover most cases. If you still get timeouts, check your firewall settings. Some corporate networks block the ports MAMP Cloud uses.

Host ordering lets you arrange projects by workflow in the sidebar

MAMP PRO includes a few features that aren't obvious at first glance. Host ordering lets you arrange your projects in the sidebar however you like, not just alphabetically. Drag them into the order that matches your workflow.

The redesigned toolbar in 6.9.0 keeps controls handy without cluttering the workspace. Right-click a host entry to copy its web root path or open it in Finder. Saves a few clicks.

Remote editing is built in. You can edit files on a live server directly from MAMP PRO without a separate FTP client. It's there if you need it, but you don't have to use it for local work.

Screenshot capture is another feature people overlook. Take a screenshot of a local site page from inside the app. Handy for documenting a bug or saving a design comp before you change things.

A workflow for importing a WordPress site from a live server

Here's one way to use MAMP PRO from start to finish for a common task: pulling down a WordPress site you manage on a live server.

1. Open MAMP PRO and make sure your local server stack is running (Apache and MySQL started).
2. Go to the WordPress section and choose the import-from-server option. Enter the live site's FTP or SFTP credentials and the database connection details.
3. MAMP PRO downloads the site files and database, then creates a new local host entry for it. You don't need to configure Apache or MySQL manually.
4. Once the import finishes, start the local host from the main window. The site runs on your Mac exactly as it did on the server.
5. Make your changes, test locally, then use the publish feature to push the updated site back to the live server when you're ready.

This workflow works for WordPress sites. For other frameworks like Laravel or plain PHP projects, you'd use the host creation dialog instead and set up the project manually.

Set the default PHP version in Preferences to match your main projects

After a fresh install of MAMP PRO 6.9.0, a few settings make the day-to-day easier. Open Preferences and check the following:

• Default PHP version – set this to the version your main projects use. Saves changing it per host later.
• Server ports – if you run other local services, adjust Apache and MySQL ports early to avoid conflicts. Defaults are 80 and 3306.
• Start servers on app launch – enable this if you work on local projects daily. Disable it if you only need the servers occasionally.
• MAMP Cloud sync interval – set this to match how often you want local and remote files in sync. Every few minutes is fine for active development; less often if you're just testing.

These aren't mandatory, but they save time once you've set them. You can always change them per host later if a specific project needs different settings.

• Fixed a program crash when editing host-specific server configurations.
• Fixed several network-related issues of the MAMP Cloud feature.
• Improved the installation of PHP versions.
• Opening phpMyAdmin 5 via alias was improved.

• macOS 10.12 or later
• Intel or Apple Silicon