How to Install myDrive on Windows 11

myDrive is a free, open-source cloud storage solution that allows you to store and share files online. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install myDrive on your Windows 11 machine using the GitHub repository.

Requirements

• Windows 11 OS
• Git installed on your system
• Basic knowledge of command prompt

Installation Steps

1. Open the command prompt by pressing the Windows + R keys, type cmd in the Run dialog box, and hit Enter.

2. In the command prompt, navigate to the directory where you want to install myDrive. For example, cd C:\Users\Username\Downloads.

3. Clone the myDrive repository by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/subnub/myDrive.git
   

4. Once the repository is cloned, navigate into the myDrive directory by running the following command:

   cd myDrive
   

5. Install the necessary dependencies by running the following command:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

   Note: If you don't have pip installed on your system, you can install it by running python get-pip.py.

6. Set up the database by running the following commands:

   python manage.py makemigrations
   python manage.py migrate
   

7. Finally, start the myDrive server by running the following command:

   python manage.py runserver
   

8. Open your web browser and navigate to http://127.0.0.1:8000/ to access myDrive.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed myDrive on your Windows 11 machine. You can now start using myDrive to store and share your files securely.