If you do not have WSL installed, follow the [instructions below](https://github.com/oobabooga/text-generation-webui/wiki/10-%E2%80%90-WSL#wsl-installation) first.
### Additional WSL setup info
If you want to install Linux to a drive other than C, open powershell and enter these commands:
1. Press the Windows key + X and click on "Windows PowerShell (Admin)" or "Windows Terminal (Admin)" to open PowerShell or Terminal with administrator privileges.
2. In the PowerShell window, type the following command and press Enter:
```
wsl --install
```
If this command doesn't work, you can enable WSL with the following command for Windows 10:
```
wsl --set-default-version 1
```
For Windows 11, you can use:
```
wsl --set-default-version 2
```
You may be prompted to restart your computer. If so, save your work and restart.
1. When you first launch the Ubuntu app, it will take a few minutes to set up. Be patient as it installs the necessary files and sets up your environment.
2. Once the setup is complete, you will be prompted to create a new UNIX username and password. Choose a username and password, and make sure to remember them, as you will need them for future administrative tasks within the Ubuntu environment.
1. After setting up your username and password, it's a good idea to update and upgrade your Ubuntu system. Run the following commands in the Ubuntu terminal:
```
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
```
2. Enter your password when prompted. This will update the package list and upgrade any outdated packages.
Congratulations! You have now installed WSL with Ubuntu on your Windows 10/11 system. You can use the Ubuntu terminal for various tasks, like running Linux commands, installing packages, or managing files.
You can launch your WSL Ubuntu installation by selecting the Ubuntu app (like any other program installed on your computer) or typing 'ubuntu' into Powershell or Terminal.
If you face any issues or need to troubleshoot, you can always refer to the official Microsoft documentation for WSL: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/
When you git clone a repository, put it inside WSL and not outside. To understand more, take a look at this [issue](https://github.com/microsoft/WSL/issues/4197#issuecomment-604592340).
This means, to clone the repo, do the following:
````
wsl (to enter - you guessed it - WSL)
cd ~ (to change to your home directory and enter the "WSL file system". Your WSL might start somewhere in the Windows file system at a location like "/mnt/c/Users/foo")
(maybe create a subfolder if you wish and cd to it)
By default, you won't be able to access the webui from another device on your local network. You will need to setup the appropriate port forwarding using the following command (using PowerShell or Terminal with administrator privileges).
