How to Install instant.io on Windows 10

Instant.io is a free and open-source tool developed by WebTorrent that enables you to share files through your web browser. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the steps of installing instant.io on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure you have the following items installed on your computer:

• Node.js
• Git

Installation Steps

1. Open the Command Prompt by pressing the Windows key + R and typing "cmd" in the Run dialog box.

2. Clone the instant.io repository by entering the following command:

git clone https://github.com/webtorrent/instant.io.git

3. Navigate to the instant.io directory by entering the following command:

cd instant.io

4. Install the required packages by entering the following command:

npm install

5. Build instant.io by entering the following command:

npm run build

6. Start the server by entering the following command:

npm start

7. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8080.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed instant.io on your Windows 10 computer.

Conclusion

Instant.io is a powerful file sharing tool that allows you to share files directly from your web browser. With this tutorial, you can now install instant.io on your Windows 10 computer and start using it to share files with your friends and colleagues.

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