How to Install LibrePhotos on Windows 11

LibrePhotos is an open-source photo management platform that allows you to store, organize, and share your photos securely. Here's how you can install LibrePhotos on a Windows 11 system:

Prerequisites

Before you get started, you'll need to make sure that you have the following installed on your computer:

• Git CLI
• Docker Desktop

Installation Steps

1. Open the Git CLI in Windows 11 by pressing the Windows key and typing "Git Bash" in the search bar. Click on the Git Bash app to open it.

2. In the Git Bash terminal, clone the LibrePhotos repository by typing the following command and pressing Enter:

   git clone https://github.com/LibrePhotos/librephotos.git
   

3. Change directory to the cloned repository by typing:

   cd librephotos
   

4. Run the following command to start the Docker container:

   docker-compose up -d
   

5. Wait for the Docker container to download and start.

6. After the Docker container has started, open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8000.

7. You should see the LibrePhotos login page. Create a new account and start uploading and managing your photos.

Conclusion

You have now successfully installed LibrePhotos on Windows 11 using Docker Desktop. Enjoy using this open-source photo management tool for organizing and sharing your photos.

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