How to Install Fava on Windows 11

Fava is a web-based interface for managing your finances, based on the Beancount accounting system. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Fava on your Windows 11 computer.

Prerequisites

Before installing Fava, you'll need to have the following software installed on your computer:

• Python 3.6 or higher (64-bit version)
• Git

Steps

1. Open the command prompt as an administrator.

2. Install the virtual environment package by running the following command:

   pip install virtualenv
   

3. Create a new virtual environment by running the following command:

   virtualenv fava
   

4. Activate the virtual environment by running the following command:

   fava\Scripts\activate
   

5. Clone the Fava repository by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/beancount/fava.git
   

6. Change to the Fava directory by running the following command:

   cd fava
   

7. Install the required dependencies by running the following command:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

8. Install Fava by running the following command:

   python setup.py install
   

9. Verify that Fava has been installed successfully by running the following command:

   fava
   

   This should start the Fava server on localhost:5000.

10. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5000 to access the Fava web interface.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Fava on your Windows 11 computer. From here, you can use Fava to manage your finances and track your expenses.

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