How to Install Roundcube on Windows 11

Roundcube is an open-source web-based email client that can be installed on your Windows 11 computer. It is very easy to set up and can be done in a few minutes. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Roundcube on your Windows 11 computer.

Prerequisites

Before you begin the installation, there are a few things you need to do:

1. Make sure your computer is running on Windows 11 operating system.
2. Download and install XAMPP web server from https://xampp.org.
3. Ensure your computer has a running web server and MySQL service.

Steps to Install Roundcube

Now that you have fulfilled the prerequisites, you can proceed with the following steps:

1. Download the latest version of Roundcube from https://roundcube.net/download/.
2. Extract the downloaded Roundcube ZIP file to the htdocs folder created during XAMPP's installation. The htdocs folder is typically located in the C:\xampp directory.
3. Rename the extracted Roundcube folder to your preferred name (e.g. roundcube).
4. Open your browser and go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin.
5. Click on the Databases tab, and create a new database for Roundcube by clicking on the New button on the left panel.
6. Name the new database (e.g. roundcube_db) and select utf8_general_ci as the Collation value from the dropdown list. Click on Create to create the database.
7. In the XAMPP control panel, start the Apache and MySQL services.
8. Open your preferred browser and type http://localhost/roundcube (replace roundcube with your chosen folder name in step 3).
9. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure Roundcube. In the database settings step, enter the database details you created in step 5 (database name, username, password, and host).
10. Once the configuration is completed, you can start using Roundcube.

Conclusion

Installing Roundcube on Windows 11 is a simple and straightforward process. By following the above-mentioned steps, you can easily set up Roundcube on your Windows 11 computer and enjoy its features.

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