How to Install Jirafeau on Windows 10

Jirafeau is a free and open-source file sharing application that allows users to upload and share files easily. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps required to install Jirafeau on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

  • A Windows 10 computer
  • XAMPP installed on your computer
  • The latest version of Jirafeau downloaded from the official GitLab repository

Step 1: Unzip the Jirafeau.zip file

First, locate the Jirafeau.zip file that you downloaded from GitLab. Right-click on the file and select "Extract All" to unzip it.

Step 2: Move the Jirafeau files to XAMPP

Next, navigate to the XAMPP installation directory (usually located in the C: drive). Move the extracted Jirafeau files to the htdocs folder within the XAMPP directory.

Step 3: Configure Jirafeau

Now that we have moved Jirafeau files to the htdocs directory, we need to configure it. Open your preferred browser and navigate to http://localhost/jirafeau/config.php. This will launch the configuration file.

Next, enter your preferred administrator username and password. You can also configure other settings such as the maximum file upload size and expiration time for uploads.

Once you have finished configuring Jirafeau, save the changes and close the configuration file.

Step 4: Start Apache and MySQL in XAMPP

Launch the XAMPP application and start both the Apache and MySQL modules. You can do this by clicking the "Start" button next to each module in the XAMPP control panel.

Step 5: Access Jirafeau

Jirafeau is now installed and ready to use. To access Jirafeau, open your preferred browser and navigate to http://localhost/jirafeau. You should see the Jirafeau login page. Enter your administrator username and password that you configured in Step 3 to log in.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Jirafeau on Windows 10! You can now start uploading and sharing files with your friends, colleagues, or clients using Jirafeau. If you run into any issues during the installation process, refer to the official Jirafeau documentation or seek support from the Jirafeau community.