How to Install PostHog on Windows 11

PostHog is an open-source platform that helps you understand your users' behavior and improve your product. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install PostHog on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, please check if you have the following requirements:

• Windows 11 installed on your system.
• Docker Desktop installed on your system.
• Git installed on your system.

Note: If you don't have Docker Desktop and Git installed on your system, please install them before proceeding.

Step 1: Clone the PostHog Repository

To clone the PostHog repository, open the Command Prompt on your Windows 11 system and type the following command:

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

This command will download the PostHog source code to your local system.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

After cloning the PostHog repository, navigate to the newly created directory using the following command:

cd posthog

Once you have navigated to the PostHog directory, run the following command to install the dependencies:

bin/setup

This command will install all the required dependencies for PostHog to run on your system.

Step 3: Start PostHog

Now that you have installed all the dependencies, you can start PostHog using the following command:

bin/start

This command will start PostHog on your local system. Once it's up and running, you should see a message similar to the following:

Starting PostHog at http://0.0.0.0:8000

Step 4: Access PostHog

Now that PostHog is up and running, you can access it by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8000. This will take you to the PostHog login page, where you can create a new account or sign in with an existing one.

Once you have signed in, you can start using PostHog to track and analyze user behavior on your website or app.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have walked you through the steps to install PostHog on Windows 11. Now that you have PostHog installed, you can start tracking user behavior and using data to improve your product. If you have any issues with the installation process, please refer to the PostHog documentation or reach out to their support team for help.

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