How to install Retrospring on Windows 11

Retrospring is a open-source social network platform that focuses on privacy and freedom of speech. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Retrospring on your Windows 11 computer.

Prerequisites

• Windows 11 operating system
• Git installed on your computer
• Node.js installed on your computer
• MongoDB installed on your computer

Steps

1. Download and install Git on your computer from https://git-scm.com/download/win .
2. Download and install Node.js on your computer from https://nodejs.org/en/download/ . We recommend downloading the latest LTS release for stability.
3. Download and install MongoDB on your computer from https://www.mongodb.com/try/download/community . Choose the appropriate version for your operating system.
4. Open the command prompt or PowerShell on your Windows 11 computer.
5. Navigate to the desired installation directory using the cd command. For example, to install Retrospring in the 'C:' directory, use the following command:

   cd C:\
   

6. Clone the Retrospring repository from GitHub using the following command:

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

7. Navigate to the Retrospring directory using the cd command:

   cd retrospring
   

8. Install the required dependencies by running the following command:

   npm install
   

9. Create a .env file in the 'retrospring' directory and add the following code into it:

   APP_SECRET=your_app_secret_here
   DB_URI=mongodb://localhost/retrospring
   

   Replace your_app_secret_here with a long, random string of characters to use as your app secret.
10. Start the Retrospring server by running the following command:

npm start

11. Access Retrospring in your web browser by navigating to http://localhost:3000/.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Retrospring on your Windows 11 computer. You can now customize the platform to your preferences and start using it to connect with others.

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