How to Install Homer on Windows 11

Homer is an open-source dashboard for personal and business use. It allows you to monitor your systems, services, and applications in a single location. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Homer on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

• Windows 11 installed on your computer
• Git Bash installed on your computer
• Docker Desktop for Windows installed on your computer

Step 1: Clone Homer Repository

1. Open Git Bash
2. Clone the Homer repository by typing the following command into Git Bash and pressing enter:

   git clone https://github.com/bastienwirtz/homer.git
   

Step 2: Create an Environment File

1. Open Notepad or your preferred text editor
2. Type the following inside the file:

   VERSION=3.7.0
   SERVICE_PORT=8084
   

3. Save the file as ".env" inside the "homer" folder that was created in Step 1.

Step 3: Build and Run the Docker Containers

1. Open Docker Desktop for Windows
2. Wait for Docker to start
3. Open Git Bash
4. Navigate to the "homer" folder by typing the following command into Git Bash and pressing enter:

   cd homer
   

5. Type the following command into Git Bash and press enter:

   docker-compose up -d
   

   This will build and run the Docker containers necessary for Homer.

Step 4: Access Homer Dashboard

1. Open your preferred web browser
2. Type the following URL into your web browser and press enter:

   http://localhost:8084
   

   This will take you to the Homer dashboard.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Homer on Windows 11.

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