How to Install Gitblit on Windows 10

Gitblit is a Java-based application that provides web access for Git repositories. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Gitblit on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before installing Gitblit on your Windows 10 machine, please make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 8 or later
• Git client

Step 1: Download Gitblit

To download Gitblit, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Gitblit website and click the "Download" button.
2. Select the version you want to download. For beginners, the "Gitblit WAR for container" is a good option.
3. Save the file to a location on your computer.

Step 2: Install Gitblit

To install Gitblit, perform the following steps:

1. Extract the downloaded file to a folder on your computer.
2. Open a command prompt in the folder where you extracted the files and run the following command to start Gitblit:

java -jar gitblit.jar

3. Access Gitblit in your web browser by going to http://localhost:8080. You should see the Gitblit login screen.

Step 3: Configure Gitblit

Before using Gitblit, you need to configure it. Follow these steps:

1. Click the "Register" link on the Gitblit login screen.
2. Fill out the registration form and click "Register" to create a new user account.
3. Log in to Gitblit with your new account.
4. Click the "Repositories" link to create a new repository or import an existing Git repository.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Gitblit on Windows 10 and configured it for use. You can now manage your Git repositories using Gitblit's web interface.

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