How to Install Nhost on Windows 11

Nhost is a backend-as-a-service platform that allows you to build web and mobile applications quickly and easily. In this tutorial, we will explore how to install Nhost on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before installing Nhost on Windows 11, you must have the following:

• A Windows 11 machine with administrative privileges
• Node.js installed
• Git installed and configured

Steps to Install Nhost

1. Open the Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell application as an administrator.
2. Install the Nhost CLI using the following command:

npm install -g nhost

3. Once the installation is complete, log in to your Nhost account using the following command:

nhost login

4. Enter your Nhost email address and password when prompted. If you do not have a Nhost account, sign up for one at https://app.nhost.io/signup.
5. Next, create a new Nhost project using the following command:

nhost init <project-name>

For example, if you want to name your project "my-nhost-project", you would run the command:

nhost init my-nhost-project

6. Change the working directory to your project directory using the following command:

cd <project-name>

7. Finally, start the Nhost server using the following command:

nhost dev

If everything is set up correctly, you should see a message in your command prompt that says "Local development server started". You can now start building your backend and frontend applications using Nhost!

Conclusion

Installing Nhost on Windows 11 is a straightforward process. With Nhost installed on your Windows machine, you have access to a powerful backend-as-a-service platform that can help you build web and mobile applications quickly and easily.

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