How to Install CapRover on Windows 10

CapRover is an open-source platform that helps in deploying web applications or stacks to your own servers. It simplifies the deployment process significantly and is easy to use. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install CapRover on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

  • Windows 10 version 1803 or above
  • Docker Desktop installed
  • At least 4GB of RAM

Step 1: Download and Install CapRover

  1. Open your favorite browser and navigate to the official CapRover website https://caprover.com/.

  2. Click on the "Get Started" button located in the top right corner of the site.

  3. Scroll down to the "Try it out locally section" and click on the "Download" button.

    Download CapRover

  4. Select the version of CapRover you want to download, depending on your system architecture. Click on the "Download" button.

    Select version

  5. Once the download is complete, double click on the CapRover installer file to begin the installation.

  6. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Step 2: Accessing the CapRover Dashboard

  1. Once the installation is complete, open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.

  2. You will see the CapRover login page. The default username is captain and the password is captain42.

    CapRover Login Page

  3. After logging in, you will be directed to the CapRover dashboard, where you can add and manage your applications.

    CapRover Dashboard

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have installed CapRover on your Windows 10 machine. You can now deploy your applications to your server with ease. If you are facing any issues, please refer to the official CapRover documentation or open an issue on the GitHub repository.