How to Install Koel on Windows 11

Koel is a self-hosted music streaming platform that you can install on your own computer. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Koel on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

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

• Windows 11
• PHP 7.3 or higher
• Composer
• MySQL or MariaDB
• Git

Step 1: Download Koel

Visit the koel.dev/">Koel website and download the latest version of Koel.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Open a command prompt and navigate to the folder where you downloaded Koel. Run the following command to install Koel's dependencies:

composer install --no-dev

Step 3: Create a MySQL Database

Create a new MySQL database for Koel using a tool like phpMyAdmin or the MySQL command line. Note the username, password, and database name.

Step 4: Create a .env File

Create a .env file in the root directory of Koel. You can use the sample file as a template:

cp .env.example .env

Edit the .env file and add your MySQL credentials:

DB_CONNECTION=mysql
DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=your_database_name
DB_USERNAME=your_database_username
DB_PASSWORD=your_database_password

Save and close the .env file.

Step 5: Install Koel

Run the following command to install Koel:

php artisan koel:init

This will generate a unique app key and run the Koel installer. Follow the prompts to enter your administrator account information, set up your music library, and configure settings for Koel.

Step 6: Start the Web Server

To run Koel, start the built-in PHP web server by running the following command:

php artisan serve

Koel should now be accessible from your web browser at http://localhost:8000/.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Koel on your Windows 11 computer. You can now upload your music library and stream your favorite songs directly from your own computer.

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