How to Install Known on Windows 10

Known is a free, open-source social publishing platform that allows users to create their own website with social networking features like status updates, photos, and friends. Here's how you can install Known on your Windows 10 machine.

Prerequisites

Before installing Known, you will need:

  • A web server (Apache or Nginx)
  • PHP 7.1 or higher
  • MySQL 5.6 or higher
  • Git

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install Known on Windows 10:

  1. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.

  2. Clone the Known repository with Git by running the following command:

    git clone https://github.com/idno/Known.git

  3. Move the Known folder to your web server's root directory.

  4. Rename the folder to the name you want your website to have (e.g. "mysite").

  5. Edit the database details in the file mysite/Idno/Pages/Install.php to match your MySQL server settings.

  6. Open mysite/index.php in a text editor and change the first line to the following:

    <?php define('KNOWN_DOMAIN', 'http://localhost/mysite');

  7. Save the changes to the file.

  8. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost/mysite. You should see the Known installation page. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Known.

That's it! Once the installation is complete, you can start using Known to create your social publishing website.

Conclusion

Known is a powerful social publishing platform that can be easily installed on a Windows 10 machine with the right prerequisites. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can have your own social networking site up in no time.