How to Install Kiwix-Serve on Windows 11

Kiwix-Serve is a web server that allows you to serve Kiwix archives on your local network or the internet. This tutorial will guide you through the steps required to install and configure Kiwix-Serve on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before you can install Kiwix-Serve, you will need the following:

• A Windows 11 computer
• An internet connection
• A Kiwix archive file (.zim)

Installation Steps

1. Download the Kiwix-Serve installer from the official website at kiwix-serve/">https://www.kiwix.org/en/downloads/kiwix-serve/
2. Once the download is complete, run the installer by double-clicking on the downloaded file.
3. In the installer wizard, click "Next" to begin the installation process.
4. Choose the installation location for Kiwix-Serve by selecting a destination folder.
5. Click on "Install" to begin the installation process.
6. After the installation is complete, select the "Run Kiwix" option and click "Finish" to launch Kiwix-Serve.

Configuration

Now that you have installed Kiwix-Serve, you need to configure it to serve your Kiwix archive file.

1. Open a web browser and navigate to http://127.0.0.1:8000/.
2. Click on the "Settings" button.
3. Click on "Library Management" and then "Add a ZIM file."
4. Browse to your Kiwix archive file (.zim) and select it.
5. Click on "Start." Kiwix-Serve will begin indexing the file.
6. Once the indexing is complete, the Kiwix archive will be available for browsing on the server.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Kiwix-Serve on Windows 11. You can now use this powerful tool to serve your favorite Kiwix archives on your local network or the internet.

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