How to Install Rustpad on Windows 11

Rustpad is an open-source online collaborative text editor. Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to install Rustpad on your Windows 11 computer.

Prerequisites

• You need to have Rust and Cargo installed on your Windows 11 system. If you don't have these tools, please follow the official guide to install Rust and install Cargo before continuing with this tutorial.

Installation

1. Open the command prompt (CMD) by pressing WIN + X keys and choosing PowerShell (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin) from the list.
2. Enter the following command to install Rustpad:

cargo install rustpad

3. The installation will take some time depending on your internet speed and system performance. Wait until the installation is complete.
4. You can verify the installation by running the following command:

rustpad --version

If the command returns the version number of Rustpad, you have successfully installed it on your Windows 11 system.

Usage

1. Open the command prompt.
2. Run the following command to start Rustpad:

rustpad

3. Your default browser will open Rustpad. If it doesn't, you can manually open your browser and enter the URL http://localhost:8000/ to access Rustpad.
4. You can start creating, editing and collaborating on text files with Rustpad.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Rustpad on your Windows 11 computer. Enjoy the online collaborative text editor!

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