How to Install Misago on Windows 11

Misago is a powerful and flexible forum software built using Python and Django. This tutorial will guide you through the setup process of Misago on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

To install Misago on Windows 11, you need to have the following software installed on your computer:

• Python 3.6 or later
• PIP package manager
• Git source control management tool
• A web browser

Step 1: Clone Misago Repository

To clone the Misago repository, follow these steps:

1. Open the Command Prompt terminal on your Windows 11 computer.
2. Navigate to the directory where you want to install Misago.
3. Run the following command to clone the Misago repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/rafalp/Misago.git

Step 2: Create a Virtual Environment

To create a virtual environment for Misago, follow these steps:

1. Open the Command Prompt terminal on your Windows 11 computer.
2. Navigate to the directory where Misago is installed.
3. Run the following command to create a virtual environment:

python -m venv env

Step 3: Activate the Virtual Environment

To activate the virtual environment for Misago, follow these steps:

1. Open the Command Prompt terminal on your Windows 11 computer.
2. Navigate to the directory where Misago is installed.
3. Run the following command to activate the virtual environment:

env\Scripts\activate.bat

Step 4: Install Misago Requirements

To install the requirements for Misago, follow these steps:

1. Open the Command Prompt terminal on your Windows 11 computer.
2. Navigate to the directory where Misago is installed.
3. Run the following command to install the requirements:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 5: Initialize Misago Database

To initialize the database for Misago, follow these steps:

1. Open the Command Prompt terminal on your Windows 11 computer.
2. Navigate to the directory where Misago is installed.
3. Run the following command to initialize the database:

python manage.py migrate

Step 6: Create Superuser

To create a superuser for Misago, follow these steps:

1. Open the Command Prompt terminal on your Windows 11 computer.
2. Navigate to the directory where Misago is installed.
3. Run the following command to create a superuser:

python manage.py createsuperuser

Step 7: Run Misago Server

To run the Misago server, follow these steps:

1. Open the Command Prompt terminal on your Windows 11 computer.
2. Navigate to the directory where Misago is installed.
3. Run the following command to start the server:

python manage.py runserver

Step 8: Access Misago

To access Misago, follow these steps:

1. Open a web browser on your Windows 11 computer.
2. Go to the following URL: http://127.0.0.1:8000/
3. You should now see the Misago welcome page.

Congratulations! You have now successfully installed Misago on your Windows 11 computer.

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