How to Install Send on Windows 10

Send is a simple and secure file sharing tool that allows you to easily send files to anyone. It is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Send on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, there are a few things you will need:

Installation Steps

  1. Open your web browser and go to the Send GitHub repository https://github.com/timvisee/send.

  2. Click the green "Code" button and select "Download ZIP". This will download the Send source code to your computer.

  3. Extract the ZIP file to a folder of your choice.

  4. Open PowerShell or Command Prompt on your Windows 10 computer.

  5. Navigate to the Send folder by typing cd <path to Send folder> and pressing Enter. For example, if you extracted the ZIP file to the Downloads folder, you would enter cd Downloads/send-master.

  6. Once you're in the Send folder, install the necessary dependencies by running the following command:

npm install
  1. After the dependencies are installed, start the Send server by running the following command:
npm start
  1. The server should now be running on your local machine. You can access it by opening your web browser and going to http://localhost:3000.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Send on your Windows 10 computer.

Conclusion

Send is a great file sharing tool that is easy to use and offers a high level of security. By following these simple steps, you can easily install Send on your Windows 10 computer and start sharing files with friends and colleagues.

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