Explanation

These articles explain the concepts behind MAMP PRO. They are not instructions – they are here to help you understand why things work the way they do.

Virtual hosts What virtual hosts are, how MAMP PRO uses them, and why they are more powerful than simple subfolders.

PHP versions How MAMP PRO manages multiple PHP versions and lets each site run a different one.

Local SSL What local SSL does, how self-signed certificates work, and when you need HTTPS in local development.