How to Install PocketBase on Windows 11

PocketBase is a cloud-based NoSQL database platform that allows you to store, manage, and retrieve data in a highly secure and scalable environment. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing PocketBase on Windows 11 using the Terminal app.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, there are a few things you need to have in place:

• A Windows 11 computer
• A stable internet connection

Without further ado, let's dive into the installation steps:

Step 1: Open the Terminal app

To open the Terminal app on Windows 11, you can follow one of the two methods:

• Click on the Start button and search for "Terminal"
• Press the keyboard shortcut "Windows key + X" and select "Windows Terminal" from the menu

Step 2: Download the PocketBase installer

In the Terminal app, enter the following command to download the PocketBase installer:

curl -sSfL https://get.pocketbase.io/install.ps1 | powershell

This command will download and execute the PocketBase installation script.

Step 3: Install PocketBase

Once the script has downloaded, it will begin to install PocketBase automatically. You will be prompted to provide your PocketBase account details (username and API key) during the installation process. Please ensure that you have these details handy.

For security reasons, your API key will not be shown on the Terminal app. Instead, you will see a placeholder like "**********" when you type your API key.

Step 4: Verify the installation

To verify that PocketBase is installed correctly on your Windows 11 computer, you can run the following command on Terminal:

pocketbase --version

This command will display the version of PocketBase that is currently installed on your computer.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed PocketBase on your Windows 11 computer. With PocketBase, you can now store, manage, and retrieve your data in a highly secure and scalable environment. Happy coding!