How to Install Sourcegraph on Windows 11

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Sourcegraph on Windows 11. Sourcegraph is a software development tool that provides code search and navigation for your codebase. It helps organizations to understand the code better and increase their productivity.

Prerequisites

Before we start, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A Windows 11 operating system
• A web browser
• Administrative access to your machine

Step 1: Download the Sourcegraph executable file

1. Open your web browser and go to sourcegraph.com">https://sourcegraph.com.
2. Click on the 'Get started for free' button on the top right corner of the page.
3. Fill in your email address and click on the 'Get started' button.
4. On the next page, choose the self-hosted option and select the 'Download Sourcegraph' button.
5. Your download will begin automatically.

Step 2: Install Sourcegraph

1. Navigate to your 'Downloads' folder and locate the downloaded Sourcegraph executable file.
2. Double click on the file to launch the installation wizard.
3. Click on the 'Next' button to start the installation process.
4. Accept the license agreement and click on the 'Next' button.
5. Choose the installation directory or leave the default settings.
6. Click on the 'Install' button to begin the installation process.
7. Wait for the installation to complete, which may take a few minutes.
8. Click on the 'Finish' button to complete the installation.

Step 3: Launch Sourcegraph

1. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:7080.
2. You will be prompted to create an administrator account. Provide your details and click on the 'Create administrator account' button.
3. You will be redirected to the Sourcegraph dashboard.
4. Sign in with your administrator account credentials.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Sourcegraph on Windows 11. You can now start configuring and using Sourcegraph.

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