Tutorial: How to install Soketi on Windows 10

Soketi is a web server that can be used for local development purposes. It is a cross-platform application that can be easily installed on Windows 10 by following the steps given below:

Step 1: Download and Install Node.js

Before installing Soketi, you need to install Node.js on your Windows 10 machine. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Node.js download page and select the recommended version for your Windows 10 architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).
2. Follow the installation prompts to install Node.js on your machine.

Step 2: Download and Install Soketi

Once you have installed Node.js on your machine, you can proceed with installing Soketi by following these steps:

1. Go to the Soketi website and click on the "Download for Windows" button.
2. Save the Soketi executable file to your machine.
3. Double-click on the Soketi executable file to launch the installation wizard.
4. Follow the prompts to install Soketi on your machine.

Step 3: Verify the Installation

Once you have completed the installation process, you can verify that Soketi has been installed correctly by following these steps:

1. Open a command prompt or PowerShell window on your machine.
2. Type the following command: soketi -v
3. Press the Enter key.
4. If Soketi has been installed correctly, you should see the version number displayed in the output.

Step 4: Start a Soketi Server

Now that you have installed Soketi on your machine, you can start a local server by following these steps:

1. Open a command prompt or PowerShell window on your machine.
2. Navigate to the directory where you want to start your server.
3. Type the following command: soketi -s
4. Press the Enter key.
5. You should see the message "Soketi server started" displayed in the output.

Step 5: Access the Server

Once you have started a Soketi server, you can access it by following these steps:

1. Open a web browser on your machine.
2. Type the URL http://localhost:3000 in the address bar.
3. Press the Enter key.
4. You should see the Soketi welcome page displayed in the browser.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and started a Soketi server on your Windows 10 machine.

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