New GUI Installer: Get DDEV Running on Windows in Just 10 Minutes (Video)
Tired of those complex PowerShell scripts we used to provide to get DDEV running on Windows? The new GUI installer changes everything.
In DDEV v1.24.7 we’ve eliminated the complexity of Windows setup. What used to require a privileged PowerShell script and manual WSL2 configuration now takes just a few clicks.
Why This Changes Everything for DDEV Users on Windows
✅ Almost No Command Line Required for Setup
✅ Handles WSL2 Setup Automatically - No more manual configuration
✅ Works with Your Preferred Docker Setup - Docker Desktop, Rancher Desktop, or Docker-CE, in WSL2 or with Traditional Windows
✅ Beginner-Friendly - Perfect for users new to DDEV
The new installer supports:
- WSL2 Docker-CE
- WSL2 Docker Desktop and Rancher Desktop
- Traditional Windows installation
See It In Action
Watch me transform a fresh Windows machine into a fully functional DDEV development environment in about 10 minutes:
What you’ll see:
- Starting from a Windows machine without WSL2
- Complete WSL2 and Docker CE setup
- DDEV installation and first project
This setup process is detailed in Get Started - Windows and explained further in the official docs.
Ready to Try It?
🚀 Download the new Windows installer
Cross-Platform Compatibility: DDEV works the same on macOS, Linux, Traditional Windows, and WSL2, see Getting Started. Your whole team can work on their preferred environment instead of fighting about it. It supports development of so many different web environments, so you’re not stuck with using different tools for different CMSs.
Support the Project: DDEV is fully open-source and free to use, and run by the nonprofit DDEV Foundation. We ask you to help make us a sustainable project by sponsoring yourself or getting your organization to sponsor the project. Sponsor us on GitHub.
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