How to Install Fava on Windows 10

Fava is a web-based graphical interface for the command-line accounting tool, Beancount. Here are the steps to install Fava on Windows 10:

Prerequisites

Before installing Fava, you must install Python on your computer.

1. Go to the Python download page and download the latest version of Python 3.x for Windows.
2. Run the installer and select "Add Python to PATH" when prompted. Follow the installation instructions.

Install Beancount

1. Open the command prompt by pressing the Windows key + R and typing "cmd" in the Run box.
2. Type pip install beancount and press Enter to install Beancount.

Install Fava

1. Type pip install fava and press Enter to install Fava.
2. Once the installation is complete, type fava and press Enter to start the Fava server.

Access Fava

1. Open your web browser and go to localhost:5000.
2. You should now be able to access Fava and use it to manage your accounting data.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed Fava on Windows 10. You can use Fava to manage your financial data with ease. Happy accounting!

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