How to Install Ghostfolio on Windows 10

Ghostfolio is a cryptocurrency portfolio management tool that allows users to keep track of their portfolio and keep up-to-date with the latest news and trends in the cryptocurrency world. To install Ghostfolio on Windows 10, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Download and Install Node.js

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime that Ghostfolio runs on. To install Node.js:

  1. Go to the Node.js website and download the recommended version for Windows 10.
  2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Step 2: Download Ghostfolio

To download Ghostfolio:

  1. Go to the Ghostfolio website and click on the "Download" button.
  2. Extract the contents of the downloaded zip file to a desired location on your computer.

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Before running Ghostfolio, you need to install the necessary dependencies. To do this:

  1. Open a command prompt by clicking on the start menu, typing "cmd", right-clicking on the "Command Prompt" result and selecting "Run as Administrator".
  2. Navigate to the Ghostfolio directory by typing cd path/to/ghostfolio into the command prompt.
  3. Once you are in the Ghostfolio directory, run the command npm install.

Step 4: Start Ghostfolio

To start Ghostfolio:

  1. In the command prompt, navigate to the Ghostfolio directory (cd path/to/ghostfolio).
  2. Run the command npm start. The first time you run Ghostfolio, it will take some time to initialize.

Step 5: Access Ghostfolio

Once Ghostfolio is running, you can access it by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:3000.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Ghostfolio on Windows 10. You can now start adding your cryptocurrency portfolio and keeping track of your investments.