How to Install Flutter on Your Windows VPS

Flutter is a popular open-source UI toolkit by Google used to build natively compiled applications for mobile, web, and desktop platforms from a single codebase. If you want to start developing Flutter applications on a Windows VPS, this guide will walk you through the entire process in six clear steps.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

• Operating system: Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
• Disk space: At least 1.64 GB of free space (excluding IDE/tools)
• Tools: Git for Windows to manage the Flutter SDK

Step 1: Download the Flutter SDK

First, download the Flutter SDK:

1. Visit the official Flutter installation page:
   https://flutter.dev/docs/get-started/install
   .
2. Scroll down to the Windows section.
3. Click Download Flutter SDK to download the latest stable release as a ZIP file.

After downloading, extract the ZIP file to a directory where you want to store Flutter, for example:

Note: Make sure the SDK path does not contain spaces, as this may cause issues.

Step 2: Add Flutter to the System PATH

To use the

command from any terminal, you must add it to your system PATH.

1. Press Win + R, type
   sysdm.cpl
   , and press Enter.
2. Open the Advanced tab and click Environment Variables.
3. Under User variables, select Path and click Edit.
4. Click New and add the Flutter SDK bin path, for example:
   C:\flutter\bin
   .
5. Click OK to save and close all dialogs.

Open a new Command Prompt and verify the installation:

If configured correctly, this command will display the installed Flutter version.

Step 3: Install Git for Windows

Flutter requires Git for version control and dependency management.

1. Visit
   https://gitforwindows.org/
   .
2. Download and install Git using the default settings.
3. Ensure that Git from the command line is enabled during installation.

Verify Git installation:

Step 4: Run Flutter Doctor

The

command checks your environment and reports missing dependencies.

This command scans for required tools such as the Dart SDK, Android Studio, and Visual Studio. Warnings may appear if some components are missing, which will be addressed in the next steps.

Step 5: Install Android Studio and Configure the SDK

To build and run Android applications with Flutter, you need Android Studio and the Android SDK.

1. Download Android Studio from
   https://developer.android.com/studio
   .
2. Install it and ensure the following components are selected:
   • Android SDK
   • Android SDK Command-line Tools
3. Open Android Studio and go to File > Settings > Appearance & Behavior > System Settings > Android SDK to confirm the SDK is installed.

Accept Android licenses by running:

Follow the prompts to accept all licenses.

Step 6: Install an IDE (Optional but Recommended)

Using an IDE significantly improves productivity when developing Flutter applications.

Android Studio

• Open Android Studio.
• Go to Plugins.
• Search for Flutter and install both the Flutter and Dart plugins.

Visual Studio Code

• Download VS Code from
  https://code.visualstudio.com/
  .
• Open the Extensions panel (
  Ctrl + Shift + X
  ).
• Install the Flutter and Dart extensions.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Flutter on your Windows VPS and are ready to start building applications.

Create a new Flutter project using:

Navigate to the project directory:

Run the application:

The app will launch on a connected emulator or physical device. You are now ready to develop Flutter applications on your Windows VPS.