How to Install NocoDB on Windows 11

NocoDB is a free and open source no-code platform that allows users to create custom business applications without any programming knowledge. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing NocoDB on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

• Windows 11 64-bit version
• Node.js version 12 or higher
• MongoDB version 3.2 or higher

Step 1: Download and Extract NocoDB

1. Go to the NocoDB download page and download the latest version for Windows.
2. Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a location of your choice.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

1. Open the command prompt as an administrator.
2. Install Node.js and MongoDB by running the following command:

npm install -g nodemon mongodb

Step 3: Configure NocoDB

1. Navigate to the extracted NocoDB directory and open the .env file in a text editor.
2. Set the MONGODB_URI variable to the URL of your MongoDB installation.
3. Save the file and close the text editor.

Step 4: Start NocoDB

1. Open the command prompt as an administrator.
2. Navigate to the extracted NocoDB directory.
3. Run the following command to start NocoDB:

npm run dev

4. Once the server is running, open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8080 to access NocoDB.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed NocoDB on Windows 11. You can now use NocoDB to create custom business applications without any programming knowledge.

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