In this tutorial, we'll go through the steps to install Uptime Kuma on Windows 11. Uptime Kuma is an open-source software that provides a simple and elegant way to view the uptime status of your websites and servers. It's built on Node.js, and it supports a wide range of platforms, including Windows 11.
Before we begin with the installation process, there are a few prerequisites that you need to have:
The first step is to install Node.js on your Windows 11 computer. You can download the installer from the Node.js website and follow the installation instructions.
The second step is to install Git. You can download it from the Git website and follow the installation instructions.
Next, we need to clone the Uptime Kuma repository using Git. To do this, open the command prompt or PowerShell window and enter the following command:
git clone https://github.com/louislam/uptime-kuma.git
This will download the Uptime Kuma repository to your local machine.
Once the repository is downloaded, navigate to the directory where it's stored in the command prompt or PowerShell window.
cd uptime-kuma
Next, we need to install the dependencies required by Uptime Kuma. To do this, enter the following command:
npm install
This will install all the required dependencies.
Now that all the dependencies are installed, we can start Uptime Kuma. To do this, enter the following command:
npm start
This will start Uptime Kuma, and you'll see the following message in the command prompt or PowerShell window:
Server listening at http://localhost:3000
This means that Uptime Kuma is up and running.
To access Uptime Kuma, open a web browser and navigate to the following URL:
http://localhost:3000
This will open the Uptime Kuma web interface, and you can start adding your websites and servers to monitor.
That's it! You've successfully installed Uptime Kuma on your Windows 11 computer. You can now add your websites and servers to monitor, and Uptime Kuma will help you keep track of their uptime status.
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