How to Install PhotoPrism on Windows 11

PhotoPrism is an open-source, self-hosted solution to manage your photos. Here's a step-by-step guide to installing PhotoPrism on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

• A Windows 11 operating system
• A stable internet connection
• Administrative privileges on your computer
• Basic knowledge of the command prompt (cmd)

Step 1: Install Docker

PhotoPrism runs on Docker, which allows for easy installation and management of software applications.

1. Head over to the Docker website: https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop.
2. Click on the "Download for Windows" button located on the right side of the page.
3. Wait for the download to complete, then run the installer.
4. Follow the instructions provided by the installer and allow Docker to make changes to your computer if prompted.

Step 2: Download PhotoPrism

1. Navigate to the PhotoPrism website: https://photoprism.org/download/.
2. Scroll down and select the "Windows Installer Package" button.
3. Save the downloaded file to a location where you can easily find it later.

Step 3: Run PhotoPrism

Now that Docker and PhotoPrism are both installed, it's time to run PhotoPrism on your Windows 11 machine.

1. Open the command prompt by typing "cmd" into the Windows search bar and select the "Command Prompt" program.
2. Navigate to the directory where you saved the PhotoPrism installer file. For example: cd C:\Users\YourUserName\Downloads
3. Run the installer by entering the following command: docker run -p 2342:2342 -v ./photoprism:/photoprism photoprism/photoprism:latest
4. Wait for Docker to download and start the PhotoPrism container. This may take a few moments, so be patient.
5. Once the container is running, navigate to http://localhost:2342/ in your web browser to access the PhotoPrism application.

Conclusion

You're now all set up with PhotoPrism on your Windows 11 machine! From here, you can start uploading and managing your photos with ease.

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