How to make Facebook app Live from http://localhost/index.php

Question

I have written a app in PHP on my localhost server using XAMP, which is meant to be a Facebook app. The app [which i wrote] consists of two php pages.

But the problem is I am not being able to make it live on Facebook. I have tried reading the documentations, but all in vain. Moreover i dont have any websites in my name.

So please kindly help, what changes should i make in my codes and the subsequent steps in making my small facebook app go online ??

Answer 1

1. Buy a domain (Cheap ones are available from GoDaddy.com)
2. Buy a hosting package (also available at GoDaddy.com)
3. Wait for the DNS settings to propagate (tick-tock...could take 24 hours)
4. FTP files your your hosting plan's server
5. Change your facebook app settings to point this new domain
6. Reap the rewards of a well-written application.

Answer 2

you can always get a dynamic domain like http://www.no-ip.com/ it will then allow you to setup a DNS record from them to your server / app.

The DNS would look something like myapp.no-ip.com (or anything else they offer).

Localhost is fine for a 'local' test, but beyond that you need to have a real way for users to reach you, remember in most cases facebook has to reach your app for confirmation, etc;.