How to Install RabbitMQ on Windows 10

RabbitMQ is a messaging broker that can be used to send and receive messages across multiple languages and platforms. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install RabbitMQ on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

1. Administrator privileges on your Windows 10 machine.
2. Erlang OTP version 23.0 or later. You can download Erlang OTP from here.

Installing RabbitMQ

Step 1 - Downloading RabbitMQ

Navigate to the official RabbitMQ website and click on the Download tab. Download the installer file for Windows using the Installer for Windows button.

Alternatively, you can download the installer directly from this link.

Step 2 - Installing RabbitMQ

1. After downloading the installer, run the executable file and leave all the default settings as they are (unless you need to modify them).
2. Accept the terms and conditions and select Start Menu or Desktop icons if you want RabbitMQ shortcuts on your system.
3. When you are prompted to install Erlang, click on Install to begin installing Erlang. If Erlang is already installed, you can skip this step.

Step 3 - Starting RabbitMQ

1. After installation, open the Start menu and search for RabbitMQ Command Prompt. Click on it to open.
2. Type the following command to start RabbitMQ:

rabbitmq-server

3. Wait for RabbitMQ to start. The command prompt should display some information, including RabbitMQ version and other details.
4. Keep the RabbitMQ Command Prompt open during usage.

Test the Installation

To verify that RabbitMQ is installed and running correctly, you can visit the RabbitMQ Management Dashboard.

1. Open your preferred web browser and enter the following URL:

http://localhost:15672/

2. You should see the RabbitMQ dashboard. You'll need to enter your credentials, which by default should be:

Username: guest
Password: guest

3. After entering your credentials, you should be able to access the RabbitMQ dashboard.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed RabbitMQ on your Windows 10 machine. You can now use RabbitMQ to send and receive messages across multiple languages and platforms.

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