How to Install WriteFreely on Windows 10

In this tutorial, we will be walking you through installing WriteFreely on Windows 10. WriteFreely is a minimalist, open-source blogging platform that allows you to publish your thoughts easily.

Prerequisites

Before we start with the installation, here are the things you need to have:

• A Windows 10 computer.
• A stable internet connection.
• A web server software like Apache or Nginx installed on your computer.
• PHP version 7.2 or later installed on your computer.

Installation Steps

Follow these steps closely to install WriteFreely on your Windows 10 computer:

Step 1: Download WriteFreely

1. Visit the WriteFreely website at https://writefreely.org.
2. Click the "Download" button, and it should redirect you to the downloads page.
3. Download the latest stable version of WriteFreely by clicking the "Download WriteFreely" button.

Step 2: Extract the Package

1. Once the download is complete, extract the package to your server's web directory (e.g., C:\xampp\htdocs).
2. Rename the extracted folder to 'writefreely' for ease of access.

Step 3: Modify Settings

1. Inside the 'writefreely' folder, locate the 'config.ini.sample' file, and rename it to 'config.ini'.
2. Using a text editor, open the 'config.ini' file and make the following changes:
   • Change the value of 'hostname' to your server's IP address or hostname.
   • Change the value of 'base_path' to '/writefreely/'.
3. Save the changes and close the file.

Step 4: Start the Web Server

1. Start your web server software. (e.g., Apache or Nginx)
2. Open your web browser and navigate to your server's IP address or hostname, followed by the 'writefreely' folder name. (e.g., http://192.168.1.100/writefreely/)
3. If the installation was successful, you should see the WriteFreely setup page.
4. Fill in the required details, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now successfully installed WriteFreely on your Windows 10 computer. You can now start using WriteFreely to share your thoughts and ideas with the world. Happy writing!

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