Installing Navidrome Music Server on Windows 11

Navidrome Music Server is a free and open-source music streaming server that lets you stream your own music collection to any device with a web browser. This tutorial will guide you on how to install Navidrome Music Server on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• A Windows 11 computer
• Admin access to install software applications
• Downloaded the latest Navidrome Music Server installation file from the official website

Steps to Install Navidrome Music Server on Windows 11

1. Open the Start menu and search for "Windows PowerShell".
2. Right-click on "Windows PowerShell" and select "Run as Administrator".
3. In the PowerShell terminal, change the directory to where you downloaded the Navidrome installation file by typing the following command:

cd C:\path\to\navidrome\download\folder

1. Run the following command to extract the installation files:

Expand-Archive -Path navidrome-windows-amd64-<VERSION>.zip -DestinationPath C:\navidrome

Replace <VERSION> with the version number you downloaded.

1. Navigate to the Navidrome installation directory by running the following command:

cd C:\navidrome

1. Run the following command to start Navidrome Music Server:

.\navidrome.exe

1. Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:4533 to access the Navidrome web interface.

2. You can now upload your music library, configure settings, and start streaming your music collection on any device with a web browser.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Navidrome Music Server on Windows 11. You can stream your own music collection to any device with a web browser and enjoy a seamless music streaming experience.