How to Install Status on Windows 11

Status is an open-source and decentralized mobile messaging application. It is designed to protect user privacy and is available on GitHub for free. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install Status on Windows 11:

Step 1: Install Git

Before installing Status, you will need to install Git on your Windows 11 machine. You can install Git by following these steps:

1. Go to the Git website https://git-scm.com/download/win.
2. Download the latest version of Git for Windows.
3. Run the downloaded file and follow the installation instructions.

Step 2: Clone the Status Repository

After installing Git, you will need to clone the Status repository. Follow the steps below:

1. Open the Command Prompt or Git Bash.

2. Navigate to the directory where you want to clone the repository.

3. Run the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/dani3l0/Status.git
   

   This will clone the Status repository to your local machine.

Step 3: Install Node.js

Status is built using Node.js, so you will need to install it on your Windows 11 machine. To install Node.js, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Node.js website https://nodejs.org.
2. Download the latest version of Node.js for Windows.
3. Run the downloaded file and follow the installation instructions.

Step 4: Install Yarn

Yarn is a package manager for Node.js, and you will need it to install Status dependencies. Follow the steps below to install Yarn:

1. Go to the Yarn website https://yarnpkg.com.
2. Download the latest version of Yarn for Windows.
3. Run the downloaded file and follow the installation instructions.

Step 5: Install Status Dependencies

To install Status dependencies, follow these steps:

1. Open the Command Prompt or Git Bash.

2. Navigate to the directory where you cloned the Status repository in Step 2.

3. Run the following command:

   yarn install
   

   This will install all the dependencies needed to run Status.

Step 6: Run Status

Once all the dependencies are installed, you can run Status by following these steps:

1. Open the Command Prompt or Git Bash.

2. Navigate to the directory where you cloned the Status repository in Step 2.

3. Run the following command:

   yarn start
   

   This will start the Status application on your Windows 11 machine.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Status on your Windows 11 machine. You can now start using the application to send messages securely and privately.

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