How to Install EMQ X on Windows 10

EMQ X is a powerful and scalable MQTT broker, which can be used for connecting IoT devices to the internet. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install and set up EMQ X on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation, make sure that your system meets the following prerequisites:

• Windows 10 operating system
• Administrator access to the computer
• At least 2 GB of RAM

Steps to Install EMQ X on Windows 10

1. Visit the official EMQ X website at https://www.emqx.io/ and click on the Download button.
2. Click on the Windows icon under the Community version to download the installation package.
3. Once the download process is completed, locate the package in your download folder and open it.
4. The installer wizard will appear on your screen. Click on Next to continue.
5. Read and accept the End-user License Agreement and click on Next.
6. Choose the destination folder where you want to install the EMQ X broker and click on Next.
7. Select the components you want to install. For a basic installation, you can leave the default settings unchanged and click on Next.
8. In the next dialog box, you can configure the port and domain settings as per your requirements. You can leave them blank if you want to use the default settings. Once you have made your selections, click on Next.
9. Next, you will see a summary of your selections. Click on Install to start the installation process.
10. Wait for the installation process to complete. It may take a few minutes to install all the required components.
11. Once the installation is complete, click on Finish to exit the installation wizard.

How to Start EMQ X Broker

After the installation is complete, you can start the EMQ X broker by following these simple steps:

1. Click on the Windows Start menu and search for EMQ X Broker.
2. Select the Start EMQ X Broker option from the search results.
3. The EMQ X broker will start automatically and you will see a console window with the log messages.

That's it! You have successfully installed EMQ X on your Windows 10 computer. You can now start using the MQTT broker for connecting your IoT devices to the internet.

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