How to Install Ejabberd on Windows 11

ejabberd.im/">Ejabberd is a free and open-source XMPP message server that is designed to be scalable and customizable. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Ejabberd on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

• Windows 11 (64-bit)
• Erlang OTP 23 (or later)
• Administrator privileges

Step 1: Download and Install Erlang

1. Visit the Erlang download page and download the latest version of Erlang OTP 23 (or later) for Windows 64-bit.
2. Run the Erlang installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation process. Be sure to select "Add to PATH" during the installation.

Step 2: Download and Install Ejabberd

1. Visit the Ejabberd download page and download the latest version of Ejabberd for Windows.
2. Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a directory of your choice. In this tutorial, we will use "C:\ejabberd".
3. Open a command prompt as administrator and navigate to the extracted directory:

cd C:\ejabberd\

4. Run the following command to install Ejabberd:

bin\install.exe

5. Follow the prompts to complete the installation process. Be sure to select "Start Ejabberd Service" during the installation.

Step 3: Configure Ejabberd

1. Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5280/admin/.
2. Log in using the default credentials:

• Username: admin
• Password: ejabberd

3. Change the default password for the admin account and create a new account for yourself.
4. Configure Ejabberd according to your needs using the web-based administration interface.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Ejabberd on your Windows 11 machine. You can now use Ejabberd as a scalable and customizable XMPP message server for your organization or personal use.

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