How to Install ZITADEL on Windows 10

ZITADEL is an open-source identity and access management (IAM) software that provides authentication, authorization, and administration functionalities. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing ZITADEL on your Windows 10 machine.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• Windows 10 (64-bit)
• Git (version 2.31.1 or higher)
• Go (version 1.16 or higher)
• Docker (version 19.03 or higher)
• Docker Compose (version 1.27 or higher)

Steps

1. Open the command prompt or PowerShell on your Windows 10 machine.

2. Clone the ZITADEL repository by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/caos/zitadel.git

3. Change the current directory to the ZITADEL directory by running the following command:

cd zitadel

4. Build the backend by running the following command:

./build.sh backend

This command might take some time to complete, depending on your system's specifications and internet speed.

5. Start the ZITADEL containers by running the following command:

docker-compose up -d

This will start the ZITADEL containers in the background. You can check if the containers are running by executing the following command:

docker-compose ps

This command will list all the running containers.

6. Access the ZITADEL web interface by opening your browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080. You should now see the ZITADEL login page.

7. To stop the ZITADEL containers, run the following command:

docker-compose down

Conclusion

You have successfully installed ZITADEL on your Windows 10 machine. You can now use the ZITADEL web interface to manage your users, roles, and permissions. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the ZITADEL documentation or seek help from the ZITADEL community.

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