Installing The Lounge on Windows 10

The Lounge is a community-driven web-based IRC client with a modern interface that runs on all major platforms, including Windows 10. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of installing The Lounge on Windows 10 step by step.

Pre-requisites

Before you install The Lounge on Windows 10, you'll need to ensure that you have the following software installed on your system:

• Node.js (version 10 or higher)
• Git
• A terminal emulator such as PowerShell or Git Bash

Installation

1. Open your terminal emulator, either PowerShell or Git Bash, whichever you prefer.

2. Install The Lounge by running the following command:

npm install -g thelounge

3. Once the installation completes, launch The Lounge by running the following command:

thelounge start

4. The Lounge will now start, and you'll see a message indicating that the server is running. By default, The Lounge runs on port 9000.

[info] The Lounge is now listening on http://0.0.0.0:9000

5. Open your preferred web browser, and navigate to the following URL:

http://localhost:9000

6. You'll be prompted to create your first user account. Enter your desired username and password to continue.

7. You're now ready to start using The Lounge! Connect to an IRC network by clicking the "+" icon on the left navigation menu and entering the server details, such as the server name, port number, and channel name, as required.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install The Lounge on Windows 10 using Node.js and Git. With The Lounge installed, you can now connect to your preferred IRC networks and start chatting with other users around the world. Enjoy!

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