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InstallationInstall on Localhost

Install on Localhost

A complete guide to installing the NexTube - YouTube-style video platform script on your local machine, including setup, license activation, and database configuration.

Welcome to the NexTube - YouTube-style video platform Localhost Installation Guide. This step-by-step tutorial helps you install and configure the script on your local machine for development and testing.

This guide is for local installations. If you are deploying on a VPS or dedicated server, please refer to the corresponding guides.

Prerequisites

Ensure your system meets the server requirements. You will need:

  • A computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux
  • Node.js (v18+ recommended)
  • A modern web browser

Step 1: Prepare Your Environment

  1. Download the Script Archive
    After purchase, download the ZIP archive containing the script files from your account or email.

  2. Extract the Archive
    Unzip the archive to your desired location:

unzip nextube-files.zip -d /path/to/youtube-clone

Step 2: Install Backend Dependencies

Open a terminal, navigate to the extracted folder, and run:

cd /path/to/youtube-clone
npm install
npm run build

Step 3: Start the Server

  1. Launch the Application
    Start the server by running:
npm run start

or For development

npm run dev

The server will run on your localhost (typically at http://localhost:3000 ).

  1. Verify the Server is Running
    Open your browser and navigate to:
http://localhost:3000

You should see your application’s homepage.

Step 4: Complete Installation via Web Wizard

Once files are installed and dependencies are set up, open your browser and go to:

http://localhost:3000/install

License Activation

Database Configuration

  • Your NeonDB connection URL. from .env.

Example:

DATABASE_URL=postgresql://USER:PASSWORD@HOST/DB_NAME?sslmode=require

More information how to get NeonDB connection URL

Create Admin

  • Set your full name, email, username, and password for the administrator account.
  • Once saved, the server will restart automatically.

Complete

  • The application “NexTube” was successfully installed. You can now sign in and start using your admin panel.

Step 5: Running the Script

After installation is complete:

  1. Access Your Application
    Open your browser and navigate to:
http://localhost:3000
npm install

For development

npm run dev

For production

npm start

Log in using the administrator credentials you created.

If you encounter issues, please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide or contact support@jooj.us.

VPS or Dedicated ServerTroubleshooting