How to Install PassWall Server on Windows 10

PassWall is an open-source web-based proxy server that allows users to bypass internet censorship and access restricted content. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing PassWall on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

To install PassWall, you will need the following:

Step 1: Install Node.js

If you don’t have Node.js installed, download and install the latest version from the official website.

Step 2: Install Git

If you don’t have Git installed on your machine, download and install the latest version from the official website.

Step 3: Clone PassWall Server repository

Open the Command Prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to clone the PassWall server repository. Then, run the following command to clone the PassWall server repository:

git clone https://github.com/passwall/passwall-server.git

Step 4: Install PassWall Server dependencies

Navigate to the cloned directory using the command prompt and run the following command to install the PassWall server dependencies:

npm install

Step 5: Configure and Start PassWall Server

After installing the dependencies, open the config.sample.js file in any text editor and make a copy of it named config.js. Edit the config.js with your desired settings.

Once the configuration is done, start the PassWall server by running the following command:

npm start

You should see the server start-up message in the command prompt.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed PassWall Server on Windows 10. Now, you can access the server at http://localhost:8989 or the IP address of your machine on port 8989.

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