How to Install Chatwoot on Windows 10
Chatwoot is an open-source customer engagement tool that can be installed on any device that supports Ruby on Rails. Here's a step-by-step guide to install Chatwoot on Windows 10.
Prerequisites:
- Ruby 2.5 or higher
- Rails 6.0 or higher
- PostgreSQL 10 or higher
Installation:
Install Ruby and Rails:
Download and install Ruby and Rails by navigating to the RubyInstaller website and following the on-screen instructions.
Install PostgreSQL:
You can download and install PostgreSQL from the official website. Make sure to select the version that matches your Windows architecture.
Install Git:
Download and install Git from the official website.
Clone the Chatwoot repository:
Open the Git Bash terminal and navigate to the directory where you want to clone the repository. Then, type the following command:
git clone https://github.com/chatwoot/chatwoot.gitInstall Chatwoot Dependencies:
Navigate to the cloned Chatwoot repository and execute the following command on the terminal:
bundle installConfigure the Database:
Copy the
config/database.yml.samplefile toconfig/database.ymland update theusernameandpasswordattributes with your PostgreSQL username and password.Create a Database:
Execute the following command on the terminal to create a new database:
rails db:createMigrate the Database:
To migrate the database, run the following command:
rails db:migrateSeed the Data:
To seed the Chatwoot database, execute the following command:
rails db:seedStart the Chatwoot Server:
To start the Chatwoot server, run the following command:
rails sOpen the Chatwoot Website:
Open your preferred web browser and navigate to
http://localhost:3000/to open the Chatwoot website.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Chatwoot on your Windows 10 device. You can now start using Chatwoot to engage with your customers.