How to Install Ampache on Windows 11

Ampache is a free, open-source web-based audio streaming application that allows you to stream your music collection over the Internet. This tutorial will walk you through the steps of installing Ampache on Windows 11.

Step 1: Install XAMPP

XAMPP is a complete web development environment that allows you to create web applications on your Windows computer. To install XAMPP, follow these steps:

1. Download the XAMPP installer from the official website: https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html
2. Double-click the installer to start the installation process.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Step 2: Download Ampache

Once you have installed XAMPP, you can download the latest version of Ampache from the official website: https://ampache.org/downloads

Step 3: Extract Ampache

Extract the downloaded Ampache archive into the "htdocs" folder of your XAMPP installation. This folder is typically located in "C:\xampp\htdocs".

Step 4: Create the Ampache Database

To create the Ampache database, follow these steps:

1. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/phpmyadmin/
2. Click on the "Databases" tab.
3. Enter "ampache" in the "Create database" field and click the "Create" button.

Step 5: Set up Ampache

To set up Ampache, follow these steps:

1. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/ampache/
2. Click the "Start Install" button.
3. Enter your database settings. The default settings should work for most cases.
4. Enter your Ampache administrator account details.
5. Click the "Install" button.

Step 6: Configure Ampache

To configure Ampache, follow these steps:

1. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/ampache/
2. Log in using your administrator account details.
3. Click the "Settings" button.
4. Configure the settings for your Ampache installation.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Ampache on your Windows 11 computer. You can now start uploading your music collection to your Ampache server and streaming it over the Internet.

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