How to Install Socialhome on Windows 10

Socialhome is a free and open-source social networking platform. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Socialhome on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before we start the installation process, you need to have:

• Windows 10 Operating System
• Python 3.6 or later version
• PostgreSQL
• Git

Installation Steps

Follow the below steps to install Socialhome on your Windows 10 system:

Step 1: Open Command Prompt

First, open the Command Prompt by pressing the "Windows" key and "R" key at the same time. Then type "cmd" and press "Enter."

Step 2: Install Git

Run the following command to install Git on your Windows system:

sudo apt-get install git

Step 3: Clone the Socialhome Repository

Clone the Socialhome repository by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/jaywink/socialhome.git

Step 4: Install Python Dependencies

Change your working directory to the cloned repository, then run the following command to install the Python dependencies to run Socialhome:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 5: Install PostgreSQL

Download and install the PostgreSQL database from the official site at https://www.postgresql.org/.

Step 6: Create a Database

Create a new PostgreSQL database by running the following command:

createdb socialhome

Step 7: Edit Configuration File

Edit the configuration file local.py by running the following command:

nano socialhome/local.py

Update the database details in the configuration file as follows:

DATABASES = {
    'default': {
        'ENGINE': 'django.db.backends.postgresql_psycopg2',
        'NAME': 'socialhome',
        'USER': 'your_postgresql_user_name',
        'PASSWORD': 'your_postgresql_password',
        'HOST': 'localhost',
        'PORT': '',
    }
}

Step 8: Run Migrations

Run the following command to apply the Socialhome migrations:

python manage.py migrate

Step 9: Create an Admin Account

Create a new admin account for the social network by running the following command:

python manage.py createsuperuser

Step 10: Run Socialhome

Finally, run the Socialhome server using the following command:

python manage.py runserver

Conclusion

In conclusion, Socialhome is an excellent social networking platform that offers convenience and ease of use. By following this tutorial, you can install and set up Socialhome on your Windows 10 Operating System effortlessly.

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