How to Install Rocket.Chat on Windows 10

Rocket.Chat is a flexible, customizable, and scalable open-source chat platform that allows users to communicate and collaborate in real-time. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Rocket.Chat on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation, please make sure you have the following prerequisites installed:

• Windows 10 operating system
• Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) installed on your machine. You can download the latest version of Node.js from here.

Step 1: Download Rocket.Chat

The first step is to download the latest version of Rocket.Chat from the official website. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Go to https://rocket.chat/ and click on the Download button located in the top right corner of the page.
2. Select the appropriate version (either Windows 64-bit or Windows 32-bit) based on your system architecture and download the Rocket.Chat installer.

Step 2: Install Rocket.Chat

Once the Rocket.Chat installer has been downloaded, follow these steps to install it:

1. Double-click on the downloaded .exe file to start the installation process.
2. In the Rocket.Chat Setup window, click on the Install button to install Rocket.Chat on your machine.
3. Once the installation is complete, click on the Finish button to close the installer.

Step 3: Run Rocket.Chat

To run Rocket.Chat, follow these steps:

1. Open the Start menu and search for Rocket.Chat.
2. Click on the Rocket.Chat icon to launch the application.
3. Once the application is launched, you will be prompted to create a new user account. Fill in the required details and click on the Create Account button.
4. You will be redirected to the Rocket.Chat dashboard, where you can create and join channels, invite users, and start chatting.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Rocket.Chat on your Windows 10 machine. You are now ready to start communicating and collaborating with your team.

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