How to Install Corteza on Windows 11

Corteza is a multi-functional open-source platform that provides a range of enterprise-grade applications that can be used to manage customer relationships, projects, and more. Here's a tutorial for Windows 11 users on how to install Corteza.

Prerequisites

Before you start installing Corteza on Windows 11, make sure that you have the following:

• Windows 11 installed on your computer.
• A browser that supports JavaScript.
• At least 2GB of RAM.

Steps to Install Corteza on Windows 11

Follow these steps to install Corteza on Windows 11:

Step 1: Install Docker Desktop

Corteza is packaged in a Docker container. Therefore, you'll need to install Docker Desktop first. Follow the below steps to install Docker Desktop:

1. Go to the Docker Desktop website.
2. Download the installation file for Windows 11.
3. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the installation instructions given on the screen.

Step 2: Create a New Directory

Create a new directory where you'll place your Corteza data. Follow the below steps to create a new directory:

1. Click on the Windows button and search for "cmd."

2. Right-click on "Command Prompt" and select "Run as administrator."

3. Type the following command and press enter:

   mkdir corteza-data
   

4. The new directory will be created in your C:\ drive with the name "corteza-data."

Step 3: Run the Corteza Container

Run the Corteza container using the following command:

docker run -p 80:80 -p 443:443 --name corteza -e CORTEZA_HOSTNAME=yourdomain.com -v ${PWD}/corteza-data:/data cortezaproject/corteza-server

Replace "yourdomain.com" with your own domain name.

Step 4: Configure Nginx

To access your Corteza installation over HTTPS, you'll need to configure Nginx. Follow the below steps:

1. Install Nginx on your Windows 11 system.

2. Open the Nginx configuration file located at C:\Program Files\nginx\conf\nginx.conf.

3. Add the following code to the http block:

   server {
       listen       443;
       server_name  yourdomain.com;
   
       ssl                  on;
       ssl_certificate      corteza.crt;
       ssl_certificate_key  corteza.key;
   
       location / {
           proxy_pass          http://localhost:8000;
           proxy_set_header    Host             $host;
           proxy_set_header    X-Real-IP        $remote_addr;
           proxy_set_header    X-Forwarded-For  $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
       }
   }
   

   Replace "yourdomain.com" with your own domain name.

4. Generate SSL certificates using the following command:

   cd "C:\Program Files\nginx\conf\"
   
   openssl req -x509 -nodes -days 365 -newkey rsa:2048 -keyout corteza.key -out corteza.crt
   

5. Restart Nginx using the following command:

   net stop nginx 
   net start nginx
   

Step 5: Access Corteza

Once you've completed the above steps, launch your browser and go to https://yourdomain.com.

You should see the Corteza login screen. Login using your username and password.

Congratulations! You've successfully installed Corteza on your Windows 11 system.

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