How to Install MediaHut on Windows 11

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing MediaHut on Windows 11. MediaHut is a customizable media server that allows you to organize and stream your media files with ease.

Prerequisites

Before we can begin with the installation, you must ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

Step 1: Download and Install Git

Visit the following link to download Git for Windows:

https://git-scm.com/download/win

Once the download is complete, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install Git on your system.

Step 2: Download MediaHut

Next, you'll need to download MediaHut from the following link:

https://github.com/Fortyseven/MediaHut/archive/refs/heads/master.zip

Extract the downloaded zip file to a location of your choice.

Step 3: Run MediaHut

Open Command Prompt or Powershell and navigate to the MediaHut directory using the following command:

cd path\to\MediaHut-master

Replace path\to with the actual path to the MediaHut directory.

Once you are in the MediaHut directory, you can start MediaHut by running the following command:

java -jar MediaHut.jar

MediaHut will start and open a web interface in your default web browser.

Step 4: Configure MediaHut

Before you can start using MediaHut, you'll need to configure it according to your preferences.

In the MediaHut web interface, click on the "Settings" button on the top right corner of the screen.

Here, you can configure the server settings, add media folders, set up authentication and more.

Step 5: Enjoy Your Media

Once you have configured MediaHut, you can start adding your media files and enjoy streaming them from any device.

To add media files, go to the MediaHut web interface and click on the "Add" button. You can then select the media type and browse to the location of the media files.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed and configured MediaHut on Windows 11. Enjoy streaming your media files from anywhere in the world!

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