How To Install Ghost CMS Locally On Windows

Introduction

Ghost is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) made with bloggers and developers in mind. It is based on Node.js and has a contemporary, minimalistic, and straightforward architecture that makes it simple to modify and expand. By using plugins, Ghost enables developers to add unique themes and functional enhancements. Furthermore, Ghost features a strong API that enables developers to combine it with other platforms and applications. Additionally, Ghost features a potent editor that offers a clear, distraction-free writing environment as well as support for Markdown, HTML, and CSS. For teams that want strength, flexibility, and performance, there is Ghost, an open-source, professional publishing platform built on a modern Node.js technology stack.

How to setup Ghost in local 

Click here to open ghost website

Step 1

Click on the product and then click on "For Developers"

Step 2

Click on get started 

Step 3. In this step, we select the local install 

Step 4

In this step click on Node.js to visit node.js official website and download node.js. Follow this article to know how to install node.js and npm.

Step 5

Now create a new folder and open cmd 

Step 6

Step 7

Now we have to install Ghost-CLI

Ghost CLI is a fully featured utility that will make it simple for you to maintain your Ghost installation updated as well as install and configure Ghost.

npm install ghost-cli@latest -g

Use this commandline in your command prompt and install Ghost-CLI

Step 8

In this step, we will install ghost using this command in cmd

ghost install local

Step 9

Now ghost installs successfully.

 

Step 10

Copy this URL and paste it on browser to open your ghost website.

Step 11

Fill in all details and create a new account and start publishing

Step 12

Now select customize your site 

Step 13

Click on view site

Step 14

 

Conclusion

So, this was how we can install Ghost locally on the windows.

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