PHPStorm Project Opening Guide: Quickly Start Editing PHP Projects

Prepare Project Files

Before opening a project in PHPStorm, make sure you have the project files ready, usually in .zip or .tar archive format.

Create a New Project or Open an Existing Project

Create a new project: Click the “New Project” button in the top-left corner of PHPStorm, then select “Import Project”.

Open an existing project: Click the “Open” button and select your existing project files.

Import from File or Directory

In the “Import Project” dialog, choose “Import from File or Directory”, then browse and select the prepared archive file.

Select the Project Root Directory

In the “Select Project Root Directory” dialog, specify the root directory of your project, which contains composer.json or composer.lock files.

Configure PHP Interpreter

If the project requires a specific PHP interpreter, choose or configure one in the “Select PHP Interpreter” dialog.

Complete Import

Click the “Finish” button to import the project into PHPStorm.

Wait for Import to Complete

PHPStorm will import the project automatically. The time required depends on the size and complexity of the project.

After Opening the Project

• View the project structure in the “Project” panel on the left.
• Open and edit files in the editor area on the right.
• Use the bottom toolbar to run, debug, and analyze your code.

Summary

By following these steps, you can successfully open and manage PHP projects in PHPStorm, improving development efficiency and project management experience.