How to Install Go IPFS on Windows 10

Go IPFS is a powerful tool for creating and sharing decentralized applications. If you're a Windows 10 user, here's how you can install Go IPFS from GitHub:

Prerequisites

First, you need to have a Go installation. You can download the installer from here, and follow the instructions to install it on your computer.

Step 1: Download the Go IPFS Binary

Go to the official Go IPFS GitHub repository and locate the latest binary version for Windows. Download the binary for your system (either 32-bit or 64-bit) and extract the files to a directory of your choice.

Step 2: Add the Go IPFS Binary to the System Path

Once you have extracted the binary files to your preferred folder, you need to add the folder to your system path. This way, you can access the Go IPFS commands from the command prompt.

Here's how to add the folder to the system path:

1. Press the Windows key + X on your keyboard, then select System.
2. Next, click Advanced system settings.
3. From the System Properties window, click the Environment Variables button.
4. Scroll down through the System Variables section and look for the Path variable. Select it from the list, then click Edit.
5. In the Edit environment variable window, click New and enter the location of the folder where you extracted the Go IPFS binary files. Click OK until you close all the windows.

Step 3: Verify the Installation

To verify that Go IPFS has been installed correctly, open a command prompt window by pressing Windows key + X, then select Command Prompt.

Enter the following command:

ipfs version

If Go IPFS is correctly installed, you should see the version number and other information about the software.

Conclusion

With Go IPFS installed, you can now start exploring the world of decentralized applications. Use the IPFS command line tool to add, retrieve and share content with other IPFS nodes on the network. Happy coding!

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