How to install MySQL 8.0.33 Server and Workbench latest version on Windows 10/11 | 2023

To install MySQL 8 on Windows 10, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Download the MySQL Installer

1. Go to the official MySQL website at https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/installer/.
2. Scroll down to the MySQL Installer section and click on the “Download” button for the MySQL Installer for Windows.
3. On the next page, you’ll find various download options. Choose the appropriate version (32-bit or 64-bit) based on your Windows system.
4. Click on the “No thanks, just start my download” link to begin the download.

Step 2: Run the MySQL Installer

1. Once the installer has finished downloading, locate the file (e.g., mysql-installer-web-community-x.x.xx.x.msi) and double-click on it to run the installer.
2. If prompted, click “Yes” to allow the installer to make changes to your device.

Step 3: MySQL Installer Setup

1. The MySQL Installer window will open. Select the “Developer Default” option and click “Next.” This will install MySQL Server, MySQL Workbench, and other useful components.
2. On the next screen, you can choose to either perform a regular installation or a standalone installation. The regular installation will install all the selected components, while the standalone installation will only install MySQL Server. Select the appropriate option and click “Next.”
3. Accept the license terms and click “Next.”
4. The installer will check for product updates. If any updates are available, you can choose to install them or skip this step.
5. On the next screen, you can review the list of products and components that will be installed. Click “Execute” to begin the installation process.

Step 4: MySQL Server Configuration

1. During the installation, you’ll be prompted to configure the MySQL Server. Choose the “Server Only” option and click “Next.”
2. Select “Standalone MySQL Server/Classic MySQL Replication” and click “Next.”
3. Leave the default options selected on the next screen and click “Next.”
4. Set a root password for your MySQL Server. Make sure to choose a strong password and remember it. Then click “Next.”
5. Leave the default port number (3306) selected and click “Next.”
6. Select the “Use Legacy Authentication Method (Retain MySQL 5.x Compatibility)” option and click “Next.”
7. Click “Execute” to apply the configuration settings and install the MySQL Server.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

1. The installer will install MySQL Server and other selected components. Once the installation is complete, click “Next.”
2. On the next screen, click “Finish” to exit the installer.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed MySQL 8 on your Windows 10 machine. You can now start using MySQL by opening MySQL Workbench or by accessing the MySQL Server through command-line tools.