How to Install Jitsi Video Bridge on Windows 11

Jitsi Video Bridge is an open source multi-party video conferencing solution that enables real-time video calls for businesses and individuals alike. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Jitsi Video Bridge on a Windows 11 PC.

Prerequisites

Before installing Jitsi Video Bridge on your Windows 11 PC, you need to ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

• A Windows 11 PC with Administrator access
• Installed Java Development Kit (JDK) version 8 or higher
• Installed Git

Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these steps to install Jitsi Video Bridge on your Windows 11 PC:

1. Open the command prompt on your Windows 11 PC.
2. Navigate to the directory where you want to install the Jitsi Video Bridge. (For example, C:\).
3. Clone the Jitsi Video Bridge code repository to your local PC using the Git command: git clone https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-videobridge.git.
4. Navigate to the cloned directory on your local PC: cd jitsi-videobridge.
5. Build Jitsi Video Bridge using Maven by running the following command: mvn clean compile.
6. If the above command runs without any errors, you can now start the Jitsi Video Bridge by running the following command: ./jvb.sh --host=localhost --domain=jitsi.example.com --port=5347 --secret=<your_secret>. Note: Replace "jitsi.example.com" with the domain name of your Jitsi instance and "" with the secret key you set during the installation process.

That's it! You have successfully installed Jitsi Video Bridge on your Windows 11 PC.

Conclusion

Jitsi Video Bridge is a useful video conferencing solution that can be easily installed on your Windows 11 PC using these simple steps. The key to a successful installation is ensuring that the prerequisites are met before starting the installation process.

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