How to Install Supysonic on Windows 11

Supysonic is a Python-based media server that enables users to stream music and podcasts. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Supysonic on Windows 11 using the GitHub repository.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure that you have the following:

• A Windows 11 operating system
• Python 3 installed
• pip package manager installed
• A web browser

Steps

1. Open a web browser and navigate to https://github.com/spl0k/supysonic.
2. Click the "Code" button and select "Download ZIP".
3. Once the download is complete, extract the ZIP file to your desired location.
4. Open the command prompt by pressing the "Windows" key and typing "cmd".
5. Navigate to the extracted folder location using the command "cd "path/to/folder"" in the command prompt.
6. Install the required Python packages by running the following command:

pip install -r requirements.txt

7. Create a configuration file by running the following command:

python -m supysonic --setup

8. Follow the prompts to complete the configuration, including creating a user account for Supysonic.
9. Start the Supysonic server by running the following command:

python -m supysonic --port=8080 --debug

Note: You can change the port number to any preferred port. 10. Open a web browser and enter "localhost:8080" (or the port number you choose) in the address bar. 11. Login using the Supysonic account you created during configuration. 12. Once logged in, you can add your media to the library and start streaming!

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can now set up Supysonic on your Windows 11 computer and start streaming music and podcasts. Happy listening!

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