SyncTube is a web application that allows users to watch videos together in the same session, regardless of their geographic location. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing SyncTube on Windows 11.
Prerequisites
Before starting the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
- A Windows 11 computer with internet access
- An up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox
Step 1: Download the SyncTube repository
- Open your web browser and navigate to SyncTube's GitHub repository at https://github.com/RblSb/SyncTube.
- Click on the green "Code" button on the right side of the page.
- Select "Download ZIP" from the drop-down menu. This will download the SyncTube repository to your computer.
Step 2: Extract the SyncTube files
- Locate the downloaded ZIP file in your Downloads folder.
- Right-click on the file and select "Extract All" from the context menu.
- Choose a location to extract the files to and click "Extract". This will create a new folder with the name "SyncTube-master".
Step 3: Launch SyncTube
- Open your web browser and navigate to the location where you extracted the SyncTube files.
- Find and double-click on the "index.html" file to open it in your web browser.
- SyncTube should now be launched and ready to use!
Step 4: Join a Room
- Click on the "Join a Room" button in the top right corner of the SyncTube homepage.
- Enter a room name and click "Join". You can also enter a password if the room requires one.
- Share the room URL with others to invite them to join the session.
Conclusion
SyncTube is now installed and running on your Windows 11 computer! You can now use SyncTube to watch videos together with others in real-time.
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