How to Install Bitpoll on Windows 10

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Bitpoll is a free and open-source decentralized voting application that allows anyone to create polls, vote, and view results without the need for intermediaries. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of Bitpoll on your Windows 10 computer.

Prerequisites

Before installing Bitpoll, make sure you have the following dependencies installed on your system:

Step 1: Clone the Bitpoll Repository

To clone the Bitpoll repository to your local machine, open the command prompt and navigate to the directory that you want to store the Bitpoll project in. Then, run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/fsinfuhh/Bitpoll.git

Once the repository is cloned successfully, navigate to the Bitpoll directory using the following command:

cd Bitpoll

Step 2: Install Dependencies

To install the dependencies required to run Bitpoll, open the command prompt in the Bitpoll directory and run the following command:

npm install

This command will download and install all the required packages and dependencies for Bitpoll.

Step 3: Start Bitpoll

To start Bitpoll, run the following command in the command prompt:

npm run start

This command will start the Bitpoll client and launch the application in your default web browser.

Step 4: Use Bitpoll

Once Bitpoll is started, you can create a new poll by clicking on the "New Poll" button on the top right corner of the application. You will be prompted to enter the poll question and options. Once you have entered the details, click on the "Create" button to create the poll.

You can then share the link to your poll with your friends and colleagues, who can vote on the poll anonymously. The results of the poll can be viewed in real-time by refreshing the page.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed Bitpoll on your Windows 10 computer. Bitpoll is a powerful and decentralized voting application that enables anyone to create polls and vote without intermediaries. With Bitpoll, you can conduct fair and transparent polls within your community, organization, or social circle.

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