Bonobo Git Server is an open-source Git server for Windows, which allows you to host your Git repositories. It is easy to use and gives you complete control over your repositories. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Bonobo Git Server on Windows 11.
Before you start the installation process, you will need the following prerequisites:
The first step is to download the latest version of Bonobo Git Server from the official website. You can download it from the following URL: https://bonobogitserver.com/download/
Once you have downloaded the Bonobo Git Server ZIP file, extract the contents to a folder on your local machine. Then, open the folder and run the Bonobo.Git.Server.exe file. The Bonobo Git Server installer will launch.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install Bonobo Git Server on your Windows 11 machine. You can choose the components you want to install and the installation directory. After that, click on the "Install" button to start the installation process.
After the installation is complete, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/Bonobo.Git.Server/. You will be prompted to log in with your administrator credentials.
Once you are logged in, you can start configuring Bonobo Git Server by creating new repositories, managing users, and setting up permissions. You can refer to the Bonobo Git Server documentation for more information on how to configure it.
To start using Bonobo Git Server, you need to connect to it using your Git client. Open your Git client (such as Git for Windows) and run the following command:
git clone http://localhost/Bonobo.Git.Server/[repository-name].git
Replace [repository-name] with the name of the repository you want to clone.
That's it! You have successfully installed Bonobo Git Server on your Windows 11 machine and can start using it to host your Git repositories.
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