FlaskBB is a free and open-source forum software based on the Flask web framework. It provides an easy-to-use interface and a wide range of features. If you are looking to install FlaskBB on your Windows 11 computer, this tutorial will guide you through the steps.
Before you start the installation process, you will need to meet the following prerequisites:
Follow these steps to install FlaskBB on your Windows 11 computer:
Open the command prompt or PowerShell on your Windows 11 computer.
Install FlaskBB using pip by running the following command:
pip install FlaskBB
Wait for the installation process to complete. FlaskBB should now be installed on your computer.
Create a new directory where you will keep your FlaskBB files. You can do this by running the following command:
mkdir flaskbb
Change to the newly created directory by running the following command:
cd flaskbb
Initialize the FlaskBB application by running the following command:
flaskbb create_app
Follow the prompts and enter the required information, such as the database details and administrator email address.
After the initialization process is complete, start the FlaskBB application by running the following command:
flaskbb run
Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5000/. The FlaskBB homepage should now be displayed.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed FlaskBB on your Windows 11 computer! You can now start using your new forum software.
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