How to Install Mysql Database

📌 How to Install MySQL Database

🔹 Install MySQL on Windows

1. Download the MySQL Installer from here.

2. Choose "Web Community" or "Full version".

3. Run the installer and follow the setup wizard.

4. Set a **root password** during installation.

5. Open **Command Prompt** and verify installation:


mysql -u root -p

        

🔹 Install MySQL on macOS

1. Open **Terminal** and install using Homebrew:


brew install mysql

        

2. Start MySQL service:


brew services start mysql

        

3. Secure MySQL by running:


mysql_secure_installation

        

🔹 Install MySQL on Linux (Ubuntu)

1. Open **Terminal** and update the package list:


sudo apt update

        

2. Install MySQL:


sudo apt install mysql-server

        

3. Secure MySQL:


sudo mysql_secure_installation

        

📌 Verify Installation

After installation, check if MySQL is working by running:


mysql -u root -p

        

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