Tutorial: How to Install Pinry on Windows 11

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Pinry on a Windows 11 operating system. Pinry is an open-source, self-hosted Pinterest clone where you can create and organize collections of images and other multimedia files. Pinry aims to be a privacy-conscious alternative to popular social media platforms.

Before starting with the installation process, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

• Windows 11 operating system
• Python 2.7 or 3.4
• pip

Now let's get started with the installation process step-by-step:

Step 1: Install Git

The first thing you need to do is install Git, a version control system used by developers to manage code repositories. You can download Git from its official website: https://git-scm.com/downloads

Once the download is complete, run the installer and follow the instructions to install Git on your system.

Step 2: Install Virtualenv

Virtualenv is a tool that creates isolated Python environments. It's good practice to use a virtual environment when working on different projects to avoid conflicts between different packages and dependencies. To install Virtualenv, open a command prompt and type the following command:

   pip install virtualenv

Step 3: Clone the Pinry Repository

Open a command prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to install Pinry. Then clone the Pinry repository using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/pinry/pinry.git

Step 4: Create a Virtual Environment

Now that you have cloned the repository, create a virtual environment to install Pinry's dependencies. To create a virtual environment, type the following commands:

   cd pinry
   virtualenv myenv

The first command changes the current directory to the Pinry repository you just cloned. The second command creates a virtual environment named "myenv."

Step 5: Activate the Virtual Environment

Once the virtual environment is created, you need to activate it. To activate the virtual environment, type the following command:

   myenv\Scripts\activate

Step 6: Install Pinry Dependencies

To install Pinry's dependencies, use the following command:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

This command installs all the dependencies required for Pinry to run.

Step 7: Initialize the Database

To initialize the database, run the following commands:

   python manage.py makemigrations
   python manage.py migrate

Step 8: Create a Superuser

To create a superuser, type the following command:

   python manage.py createsuperuser

Follow the instructions and provide the necessary details to create a superuser.

Step 9: Run the Pinry Server

Finally, to run the Pinry server, enter the following command:

   python manage.py runserver

You should see output that looks like:

   Starting development server at http://127.0.0.1:8000/
   Quit the server with CONTROL-C.

Your Pinry installation is now ready to use. You can access it by navigating to http://127.0.0.1:8000/ in your web browser. Don't forget to log in with the superuser credentials you created earlier to get access to all the features.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Pinry on your Windows 11 operating system. Happy pinning!

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