This installs the MySQL server, an associated MySQL Configurator application, and it adds related MySQL items to the Microsoft Windows Start menu under the MySQL group.

As of MySQL 8.1, use a MySQL product's MSI or Zip archive for installation. MySQL Server 8.1 and higher also bundle MySQL Configurator, a tool that helps configure MySQL Server.

MySQL Community Edition is a freely downloadable version of the world's most popular open source database that is supported by an active community of open source developers and enthusiasts.

For instructions on installing MySQL using MySQL Installer, see Section 5.3, “MySQL Installer for Windows”. The standard binary distribution (packaged as a compressed file) contains all of the …

For instructions on installing MySQL on Microsoft Windows, using either the MSI installer or Zipped binary, see Section 2.3, “Installing MySQL on Microsoft Windows”.

MySQL Installer can install and manage multiple, separate MySQL server instances on the same host at the same time. For example, MySQL Installer can install, configure, and upgrade separate instances …

For instructions on installing MySQL using MySQL Installer, see Section 1.3, “MySQL Installer for Windows”. The standard binary distribution (packaged as a compressed file) contains all of the …

Feb 23, 2026 · MySQL Installation Guide Abstract This is the MySQL Installation Guide from the MySQL 5.7 Reference Manual. For legal information, see the Legal Notices. For help with using MySQL, …

Feb 17, 2026 · Detailed information regarding Windows installation, including alternative installation methods and instructions for troubleshooting, can be found in Installing MySQL on Microsoft Windows.

The simplest and recommended method is to download MySQL Installer (for Windows) and let it install and configure all of the MySQL products on your system. Here is how: