Tutorial: How to Install FusionPBX on Windows 10

FusionPBX is an open-source telephone system that provides voice, video, and chat communication solutions. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of FusionPBX on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

• A Windows 10 operating system
• A stable internet connection
• A web browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, etc.)
• Administrative access to your Windows PC

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Install WAMP Server

FusionPBX requires a web server to work. You can use WAMP server to set up one on your Windows 10 machine. Here’s how to install WAMP:

1. Visit the official WAMP website at https://www.wampserver.com/en/.
2. Click on the Downloads tab and select the WAMP version appropriate for your Windows 10 system.
3. Click on the download button and wait for it to finish.
4. Run the downloaded executable file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

Step 2: Download FusionPBX

1. Visit the official FusionPBX website at https://www.fusionpbx.com/.
2. Click on the Download tab and select the Windows version of FusionPBX.
3. Wait for the download to complete.

Step 3: Extract the FusionPBX files to the WAMP directory

1. Launch the File Explorer, and navigate to the FusionPBX zip file's location.
2. Right-click on the file and select the Extract All option.
3. Specify the WAMP server's directory in the input field, i.e., C:\wamp64\www\fusionpbx
4. Click the Extract button to proceed.

Step 4: Launch the FusionPBX Installation

1. Open the Windows Command Prompt or PowerShell by pressing the Windows key + X and selecting the Command Prompt option.
2. Type cd c:\wamp64\www\fusionpbx\bin to change your directory to the FusionPBX bin folder.
3. Type php fusionpbx.php to launch the FusionPBX installer.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to setup FusionPBX.

Step 5: Access FusionPBX

1. Open your preferred web browser and type http://localhost/fusionpbx in the address bar.
2. Enter your login credentials (default username: admin, password: admin). You can change this later.
3. You should now have access to FusionPBX’s web interface.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed FusionPBX on your Windows 10 machine. With this tutorial's help, you can now easily set up a telephone system that provides voice, video, and chat communication solutions on your Windows computer.

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