How to Install Chasquid on Windows 11

Chasquid is a lightweight SMTP server that is easy to install and configure. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Chasquid on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• Windows 11 operating system
• Command Prompt or PowerShell
• Chasquid binary downloaded from chasquid/">https://blitiri.com.ar/p/chasquid/

Step 1: Download the Chasquid Binary

Download the latest version of the Chasquid binary from the official website: https://blitiri.com.ar/p/chasquid/. You can find the download link on the homepage.

Step 2: Extract the Chasquid Binary

Extract the Chasquid binary to a directory of your choice. You can use a program like 7-Zip to extract the contents of the archive.

Step 3: Set the PATH Environment Variable

In order to use Chasquid from anywhere on your system, you will need to add the path to the Chasquid binary to your PATH environment variable.

1. Search for "Environment Variables" in the Windows search bar and click on "Edit the system environment variables".
2. Click on the "Environment Variables" button.
3. Under "System Variables", scroll down and find the "Path" variable.
4. Click on the "Edit" button.
5. Click on the "New" button and add the directory path where you extracted the Chasquid binary to the list of paths.
6. Click on "OK" to close all windows.

Step 4: Test the Installation

Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and run the following command to verify that Chasquid is installed and working:

chasquid --version

You should see the version number of Chasquid printed on the screen.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Chasquid on Windows 11. You can now use Chasquid to easily send and receive email on your local machine.

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