How to Install Kong on Windows 10

Kong is a popular open-source API gateway that enables you to manage and secure your APIs. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Kong on Windows 10.

Requirements

Before you get started, ensure that you have the following:

1. Windows 10 installed on your system
2. Administrator access to your system

Steps to Install Kong

1. Download and install Git for Windows from the official website using the following link: https://git-scm.com/download/win

2. Open the command prompt by pressing the Windows key + R.

3. Type "cmd" and press Enter.

4. Type the following command to clone the Kong repository from GitHub:

   git clone https://github.com/Kong/kong.git
   

5. Navigate to the Kong directory:

   cd kong
   

6. Install the dependencies using the following command:

   bin/setup
   

7. Once the setup process is complete, start Kong:

   bin/kong start
   

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Kong on Windows 10.

Verifying the Installation

You can verify the installation of Kong by running the following command:

bin/kong version

This command should display the version number of the Kong installation.

Conclusion

Kong is an excellent choice for API management and security, and it runs seamlessly on Windows 10. Follow the above steps to install Kong and access its features.

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