Talkyard is a modern, open-source forum software that allows users to communicate, build relationships, and share insights. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install Talkyard on a Windows 11 machine so that you can set up your own community forum.
Before we begin with the installation process, make sure that you have the following:
Install Docker.
Go to the Docker website and download the latest version of Docker for Windows.
Install Docker Compose.
You can download the latest version of Docker Compose from its official website.
Clone the Talkyard repository.
Open a terminal or command prompt and clone the Talkyard repository by executing the following command:
git clone https://github.com/debiki/talkyard.git
Navigate to the Talkyard directory.
Change your current working directory to the Talkyard directory by executing the following command:
cd talkyard
Copy the sample config file.
Talkyard requires a configuration file to start up. Copy the sample config file by executing the following command:
cp conf/app-play.conf.sample conf/app-play.conf
Update the configuration file.
Update the configuration file with your desired settings by executing the following command:
nano conf/app-play.conf
Make sure to update the following settings:
talkyard.postgresql.url - This should be the URL for your PostgreSQL database.talkyard.postgresql.username - This should be the username for your PostgreSQL database.talkyard.postgresql.password - This should be the password for your PostgreSQL database.Start the Docker containers.
Start the Docker containers by executing the following command:
docker-compose up -d
This will start the PostgreSQL database and the Talkyard app server.
Verify the installation.
Once the containers have been started, you can verify the installation by visiting http://localhost:8080 in your web browser. If everything has been set up correctly, you should see the Talkyard login page.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Talkyard on your Windows 11 machine. You can now start customizing your new community forum by adding categories, topics, and users. We hope you found this tutorial helpful. Should you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to consult the Talkyard documentation or seek help from the Talkyard community.
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