How to Install LinuxGSM on Windows 11

LinuxGSM is a great tool for game server administration. It streamlines the process of running a game server on Linux by providing a simple command-line interface for performing all the necessary maintenance tasks. While Linux is the operating system of choice for this tool, you can still use it on Windows 11 by following the steps outlined below.

Prerequisites

Before you start installing LinuxGSM on your Windows 11 PC, make sure the following prerequisites are in place:

Windows PowerShell version 5 or higher
Git installed on your system
Basic familiarity with command-line tools

Instructions

Open up PowerShell as an administrator. You can do that by searching for "PowerShell" in the Start menu, right-clicking on the result, and selecting "Run as administrator".
Once PowerShell is open, navigate to the directory where you would like LinuxGSM to be installed. You can do that by using the cd command.
Clone the LinuxGSM repository to your Windows 11 PC by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/GameServerManagers/LinuxGSM.git linuxgsm

Once the repository has been cloned, navigate to the linuxgsm directory by using the cd command.
Run the following command to make the linuxgsm.sh file executable:

chmod +x linuxgsm.sh

Now, you're ready to start using LinuxGSM on Windows 11. To show a list of available game servers, run the following command:

./linuxgsm.sh list

To install a game server, run the following command, replacing GAME with the name of the game you want to install:

./linuxgsm.sh GAME

Follow the instructions provided by LinuxGSM to complete the installation of your game server.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you've successfully installed LinuxGSM on your Windows 11 PC! You can now use this tool to manage your game servers on a Linux-like environment in Windows. If you encounter any problems during the installation process, refer to the LinuxGSM documentation or reach out to the developers for assistance.