How to Install form.io on Windows 11

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install form.io on Windows 11. form.io is an open-source platform for building and deploying forms and surveys.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you should have the following installed on your Windows 11 computer:

Step 1: Clone Form.io Repository

Open Git Bash or Command Prompt and clone the form.io repository using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/formio/formio.git

This will download the form.io repository to your local directory.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Navigate to the directory where you cloned the form.io repository and install the dependencies using the following command:

npm install

This will install all the necessary dependencies required to run form.io.

Step 3: Run form.io Server

Once the dependencies are installed, start the form.io server using the following command:

npm start

This will start the form.io server on your local computer.

Step 4: Access form.io

Open a web browser and go to the following URL:

http://localhost:3001/

This will take you to the form.io dashboard where you can start creating forms and surveys.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed form.io on your Windows 11 computer. You can now use the platform to build and deploy forms and surveys. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, you can refer to the form.io documentation or seek help from the community.

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