Installing Listmonk on Windows 11

Listmonk is an open-source tool for managing email campaigns. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Listmonk on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

  • A Windows 11 computer
  • The latest version of Docker Desktop installed
  • Basic knowledge of using the Command Prompt or PowerShell

Step 1: Download Listmonk

First, you need to download Listmonk from the official website: https://listmonk.app/.

Step 2: Extract the ZIP file

Once you've downloaded Listmonk, extract the ZIP file to a directory of your choosing.

Step 3: Open Command Prompt or PowerShell

Next, open Command Prompt or PowerShell by pressing Windows key + X and selecting Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt from the menu.

Step 4: Change the current directory

Change the current directory to the directory where you extracted Listmonk using the cd command. For example:

cd C:\Users\YourUsername\Downloads\listmonk-x.x.x

Step 5: Start Docker

Start Docker Desktop by entering the following command in the Command Prompt or PowerShell:

docker-compose up -d

This command will start Listmonk in the background. Wait a few seconds for Docker to complete the setup.

Step 6: Open Listmonk

Finally, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:9000. You should see the Listmonk login page.

Step 7: Login to Listmonk

Use the default login credentials:

After you log in, make sure to change the default password to a secure one.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Listmonk on your Windows 11 computer. Now you can start managing your email campaigns with Listmonk.