How to Install Squidex on Windows 10

Squidex is an open source headless content management system that allows you to manage your content and assets easily. Here's how you can install Squidex on your Windows 10 machine:

Prerequisites

• Microsoft .NET Core SDK (version 3.1 or higher)
• Microsoft SQL Server (version 2012 or higher) or MongoDB (version 3.2 or higher)
• Node.js (version 8.12 or higher)
• Git

Step 1: Download and Extract Squidex

1. Open your web browser, navigate to https://squidex.io/download, and download the latest version of Squidex.

2. Extract the Squidex zip file to a location of your choice.

Step 2: Configure the App

1. Open the Squidex folder in a command prompt or PowerShell window.

2. Run the following command to download the required dependencies:

dotnet restore

3. Run the following command to configure Squidex:

dotnet user-secrets set "Squidex:ConnectionString" "<YOUR CONNECTION STRING>"

Replace <YOUR CONNECTION STRING> with your connection string to your SQL Server or MongoDB.

4. Run the following command to start the Squidex app:

dotnet run

Step 3: Access the App

1. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5000.

2. You should now see the Squidex login page. Use the default admin login details (Email: "admin@squidex.io", Password: "secret") to access the app.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Squidex on your Windows 10 machine. You can now start creating and managing your content and assets with Squidex.

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