How to Install Nhost on Windows 10

Nhost is a hosting platform that offers a PostgreSQL database, a GraphQL API endpoint, and an authentication system. It provides an easy-to-use backend for your frontend applications.

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Nhost on Windows 10 step by step.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following installed on your computer:

  • Node.js (version 12 or above)
  • Git

Step 1: Install the Nhost CLI

The first step is to install the Nhost CLI using npm. Open your command prompt and run the following command:

npm install -g nhost

Step 2: Create an Account

To use Nhost, you need to create an account. Go to the Nhost website and sign up for an account.

Step 3: Create a Project

Once you have created an account, log in to your dashboard and create a new project. Give your project a name and select the region where you want to host it.

Step 4: Connect to Your Project

You now need to connect to your project using the Nhost CLI. Open your command prompt and run the following command:

nhost login

Enter your Nhost credentials when prompted.

Next, run the following command to connect to your project:

nhost init <project_name>

Replace <project_name> with the name of your project.

Step 5: Install the Nhost Backend

Now that you are connected to your project, run the following command to install the Nhost backend:

nhost backend install

This will install PostgreSQL, Hasura, and the Nhost authentication system.

Step 6: Check the Backend Status

To check if the backend is installed and running, run the following command:

nhost backend status

You should see a message that says "Backend is running."

Step 7: Install the Nhost Frontend

Finally, you need to install the Nhost frontend. Run the following command:

nhost frontend install

This will install the frontend dependencies and set up your project to use Nhost.

Step 8: Start the Development Server

You are now ready to start the development server. Run the following command:

nhost dev

This will start the development server and open your application in your browser. You can now start building your application using the Nhost backend and frontend.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Nhost on Windows 10.