How to Install GetSimple CMS on Windows 11

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install GetSimple CMS on a Windows 11 machine.

Prerequisites

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

  • A Windows 11 machine
  • PHP installed on your system
  • A web server installed on your system

Steps

Follow these steps to install GetSimple CMS on your Windows 11 machine:

  1. Download GetSimple CMS from the official website: https://get-simple.info/download/

  2. Extract the downloaded package to your web server's root directory

  3. Open the extracted folder and locate the file named gsconfig.php

  4. Rename gsconfig.php to config.php

  5. Open config.php in a text editor and update the following lines:

    define('GSBASE', 'http://localhost/your_folder_name/'); // Update your_folder_name with your server's folder name
define('GSDATAPATH', 'data/'); // Update data/ with the path to your data folder

  6. Save config.php

  7. Open http://localhost/your_folder_name/admin/install.php in your browser

  8. Follow the installation wizard to complete the installation process

  9. Once the installation is complete, delete the install folder from your GetSimple CMS folder

  10. You are now ready to use GetSimple CMS

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install GetSimple CMS on your Windows 11 machine. By following these steps, you can set up a fully-functional content management system for your website or blog.