How to Install Open Event Server on Windows 11

Open Event Server is an open-source event management system. It allows users to create and manage events easily. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Open Event Server on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• Git
• Python 3.x
• PostgresSQL

Steps to Install Open Event Server

Follow the below steps to install Open Event Server:

1. Clone the Open Event Server repository by running the following command in the command prompt:

git clone https://github.com/fossasia/open-event-server.git

2. Change the directory to the cloned repository by running the following command in the command prompt:

cd open-event-server

3. Create a virtual environment by running the following command in the command prompt:

python -m venv .env

4. Activate the virtual environment by running the following command in the command prompt:

.env\Scripts\activate

5. Install the required dependencies by running the following command in the command prompt:

pip install -r requirements.txt

6. Set up environment variables by creating a new file named .env in the root directory of the project. Copy the content of the .env.sample file and paste it into the .env file.

7. Create a new PostgresSQL database by running the following command in the command prompt:

createdb event_app

8. Apply database migrations by running the following command in the command prompt:

python manage.py db upgrade

9. Start the server by running the following command in the command prompt:

python manage.py runserver

10. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5000/ to access the Open Event Server.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Open Event Server on your Windows 11 computer. You can now use it to create and manage your events.

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