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:

  1. Install Ruby and Rails:

    Download and install Ruby and Rails by navigating to the RubyInstaller website and following the on-screen instructions.

  2. Install PostgreSQL:

    You can download and install PostgreSQL from the official website. Make sure to select the version that matches your Windows architecture.

  3. Install Git:

    Download and install Git from the official website.

  4. 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.git
    
  5. Install Chatwoot Dependencies:

    Navigate to the cloned Chatwoot repository and execute the following command on the terminal:

    bundle install
    
  6. Configure the Database:

    Copy the config/database.yml.sample file to config/database.yml and update the username and password attributes with your PostgreSQL username and password.

  7. Create a Database:

    Execute the following command on the terminal to create a new database:

    rails db:create
    
  8. Migrate the Database:

    To migrate the database, run the following command:

    rails db:migrate
    
  9. Seed the Data:

    To seed the Chatwoot database, execute the following command:

    rails db:seed
    
  10. Start the Chatwoot Server:

    To start the Chatwoot server, run the following command:

    rails s
    
  11. Open 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.