How to Install LinkWarden on Windows 11

LinkWarden is a URL shortener and link management tool that allows you to manage all your URLs in one place. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install LinkWarden on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

• Windows 11 operating system
• Git installed on your system
• NodeJS and npm installed on your system

Steps

Step 1: Clone the repository

1. Open your Command Prompt or Git Bash.

2. Navigate to the directory where you want to install LinkWarden.

3. Run the following command to clone the LinkWarden repository.

   git clone https://github.com/Daniel31x13/link-warden.git
   

Step 2: Install Dependencies

1. Navigate to the LinkWarden directory using the Command Prompt or Git Bash.

2. Run the following command to install the dependencies.

   npm install
   

Step 3: Configure the .env file

1. Open the .env.example file in the LinkWarden directory.
2. Rename the file to .env.
3. Open the .env file and replace the placeholders with your own values.
   • DATABASE_URL: This is the connection URL for your MongoDB server.
   • JWT_SECRET: This is a secret key for encrypting and decrypting JSON Web Tokens. Replace it with your own value.
4. Save and close the file.

Step 4: Start the Server

1. Navigate to the LinkWarden directory using the Command Prompt or Git Bash.

2. Run the following command to start the server.

   npm start
   

3. Your LinkWarden server is now running on the default port 8080.

Step 5: Access LinkWarden

1. Open your web browser.
2. Navigate to http://localhost:8080.
3. You should now see the LinkWarden dashboard.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and set up LinkWarden on your Windows 11 machine. You can now start using it to manage all your URLs.

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