Tutorial: How to install Mailchimp Open Commerce on Windows 10

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Mailchimp Open Commerce on your Windows 10 computer.

Requirements

• Windows 10 operating system
• Internet connection
• Mailchimp account
• Access to the command prompt/terminal

Steps

1. Download the Mailchimp Open Commerce installer from the official website https://mailchimp.com/developer/open-commerce/.

2. Extract the contents of the downloaded zip file to a folder of your choice.

3. Open the command prompt/terminal on your computer. To do this, press the Windows key and type "cmd" and hit Enter.

4. Navigate to the folder where you extracted the Mailchimp Open Commerce files. Use the cd command to change directories. For example, if the folder is located on your Desktop, you can use the following command:

   cd C:\Users\<your_username>\Desktop\<folder_name>
   

   Replace <your_username> and <folder_name> with your actual username and the name of the folder.

5. Once you are in the correct directory, run the following command to install Mailchimp Open Commerce:

   npm install
   

   This command will install all the dependencies required to run the application.

6. After the installation is complete, open the .env file in a text editor and update the configuration settings. For example, you will need to add your Mailchimp API key and other settings.

7. Save the .env file and close the text editor.

8. Start the application by running the following command:

   npm start
   

9. Mailchimp Open Commerce should now be running on your Windows 10 computer. You can access the application by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8000.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Mailchimp Open Commerce on your Windows 10 computer.

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