Hello Sunil
Step by step Instruction to Install MySQL on Windows 10

Step by step Instructions to Install MySQL on Windows 10

MySQL is an open source relational database management system (RDBMS) that is quite popular in various business spheres. It is used by a number of database users around the world due to its OS platform independent feature.

In this tutorial, you will learn step by step how to install MySQL on Windows 10 operating system. After the tutorial, you will have a MySQL server and its tools up and running on your system for learning and practicing.

Also Read: Step by step Instructions to Install MySQL on Ubuntu Linux

If you want to install MySQL on Windows environment, using MySQL installer is the easiest way. Because it provides you with an easy-to-use wizard that helps you to install MySQL in few minutes on Windows 10 PC.

Follow the step by step instructions to install MySQL on Windows 10:

Outline of this post:

  • Install MySQL on Windows
  • Work with MySQL server on Windows 10

Install MySQL on Windows

Step 1: To download MySQL installer, go to this link and select MySQL Community (GPL) Downloads.

….

MySQL community installer download page - Install MySQL on Windows

Step 2: From community download page select MySQL Community Server.

Select MySQL community server from the download page - Install MySQL on Windows

Step 3: Select operating system as “Microsoft Windows” and click on “Go to Download Page”.

Click on go to download page - Install MySQL on Windows

Step 4: There are two installer files, the first one is a web installer and the second one is an offline installer. Select whichever you like and hit the “Download” button.

Offline installer of MySQL - Install MySQL on Windows

Step 5: You will be asked to create a user account, but can skip this part by scrolling down to the bottom and click “No thanks, just start my download”.

Download MySQL for windows full offline installer  - Install MySQL on Windows

After the download finishes double-click to start the installer.

Step 6: There are several setup types available to choose from. Select “Developer Default”, this is the full installation of MySQL Server and the other tools needed for the development. Click “Next”.

Select developer default as a setup type  - Install MySQL on Windows

Step 7: In this screen, the installer will download the missing dependencies on Windows 10 PC. Click “Execute” button to start the process and installer will prompt you to install the necessary package.

Sunil Pradhan

Hi there 👋 My name is Sunil and I'm a front-end developer who loves to help others by simplifying web-dev related topics.

Add comment

Stay Updated

Want to be notified when our article is published? Enter your email address below to be the first to know.

Sunil Pradhan

Hi there 👋 My name is Sunil and I'm a front-end developer who loves to help others by simplifying web-dev related topics.