How to Install SimpleX Chat on Windows 11

SimpleX Chat is a web-based chat system. It allows real-time communication between a group of users. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of SimpleX Chat on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure that you have the following:

1. A computer running Windows 11
2. Git installed on your computer
3. Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) installed on your computer

Installation Steps

1. Open the Command Prompt.

2. Navigate to the directory where you want to install SimpleX Chat.

3. Clone the SimpleX Chat repository from GitHub by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/simplex-chat/simplex-chat.git
   

4. Navigate to the cloned directory by running the following command:

   cd simplex-chat
   

5. Install the required dependencies for SimpleX Chat by running the following command:

   npm install
   

6. Once the installation is complete, start the SimpleX Chat server by running the following command:

   node index.js
   

7. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8888.

8. Now you should be able to use SimpleX Chat right away.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed SimpleX Chat on Windows 11.

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