How to Install ERPNext on Windows 11

ERPNext is an open-source web-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that offers a suite of applications for managing different business processes. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing ERPNext on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following software installed on your Windows 11 machine:

  • Python 3.6 or higher
  • Node.js
  • MySQL or MariaDB

Step 1: Install Frappe Framework

Frappe is the application framework on which ERPNext is built. Here's how to install it:

  1. Open a command prompt as administrator.

  2. Install Frappe with the following command:

pip install frappe-bench
  1. Create a new bench (workspace) by running the following command:
bench init frappe-bench
  1. Change your working directory to the newly created bench:
cd frappe-bench
  1. Install dependencies by running:
bench setup requirements

Step 2: Install ERPNext

Now that you have Frappe up and running, it's time to install ERPNext.

  1. Run the following command to download ERPNext:
bench get-app erpnext https://github.com/frappe/erpnext
  1. Install the app by running:
bench install-app erpnext

Step 3: Start the App

After installation, now it's time to start the ERPNext app.

  1. Start the development server with the following command:
bench start

  1. Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8000. You should see the ERPNext login page.

  2. Login with the default credentials:

Username: Administrator

Password: admin

Conclusion

You've now successfully installed ERPNext on Windows 11! From here, you can customize your ERPNext instance, set up users and permissions, and start using the various apps included with the system. Happy managing!