How to Install Instant.io on Windows 11

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Instant.io on Windows 11. Instant.io is a peer-to-peer file sharing protocol that allows users to share and stream files in real-time using WebTorrent technology.

Prerequisites

Before we start with the installation process, we need to have the following prerequisites:

• A Windows 11 PC
• Node.js and NPM installed
• Git installed

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Open the Command Prompt on your Windows 11 PC. You can do this by pressing the Windows key + R, typing "cmd", and pressing Enter.
2. Navigate to the directory where you want to install Instant.io using the "cd" command. For example:

cd C:\Users\username\Downloads\

3. Clone the Instant.io repository from GitHub using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/webtorrent/instant.io.git

4. Navigate to the cloned directory using the following command:

cd instant.io

5. Install the required dependencies using the following command:

npm install

6. Build the project using the following command:

npm run build

7. Start the Instant.io server using the following command:

npm start

8. The Instant.io server should now be running on your Windows 11 PC. You can access it in your web browser at http://localhost:8080/.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Instant.io on Windows 11. Instant.io is a powerful file sharing protocol that makes it easy for users to share and stream files in real-time using WebTorrent technology.

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