How to Install MySQL v8.0.46 on Windows 10/11 (2026) | Step-by-Step Guide

Below is a step-by-step guide to install MySQL v8.0.46 on Windows 10/11.

Step 1: Download MySQL Installer

1. Go to the official site: https://www.mysql.com/
2. Click on Downloads menu.
3. Click on MySQL Community (GPL) Downloads under MySQL Community Edition.
4. Click on MySQL Installer for Windows.
5. Download: Windows (x86, 32-bit), MSI Installer (mysql-installer-community-8.0.46.0.msi) for offline installation.
6. Click on No thanks, just start my download.

Step 2: Run the Installer

1. Double-click the downloaded mysql-installer-community-8.0.46.0.msi file.
2. If Windows asks permission, click Yes.
3. Select Setup Type: Full and click Next.
4. The installer will install:
   • MySQL Server
   • MySQL Workbench
   • MySQL Shell
   • MySQL Router
   • MySQL Documentation
   • Samples and Examples
5. Click Execute and wait for installation to complete.
6. Click Next.

Step 3: Configure MySQL Server

1. Click Next.
2. Keep Type and Networking Configuration default and click Next.
3. Keep Authentication settings default and click Next.
4. Set a strong root password.
5. Enter password in MySQL Root Password.
6. Confirm password and click Next.
7. Select Configure MySQL Server as a Windows Service.
8. Service Name: MySQL80 (default).
9. Enable Start MySQL Server at System Startup.
10. Click Next.
11. Click Execute and wait for all steps to succeed.
12. Click Finish.

Step 4: Configure MySQL Router & Samples

1. Click Next.
2. Keep default settings and click Finish.
3. Click 'Next'.
4. Enter root password and click Check.
5. Confirm “Connection Succeeded”.
6. Click Next → Execute.
7. Wait for success and click Finish.
8. Click 'Next' and then Click 'Finish'.

Step 5: Launch MySQL Workbench

1. Open MySQL Workbench from Start Menu.
2. Click Local instance MySQL80.
3. Enter root password and click OK.
4. Run:

   SELECT VERSION();

Step 6: Launch MySQL Shell

1. Run command:

   \connect root@localhost

2. Enter password.
3. Press N if prompted.
4. Switch to SQL mode:

   \sql

5. Run:

   SELECT VERSION();

Step 7: Launch MySQL Command Line Client

1. Enter password.
2. Run:

   SELECT VERSION();

Step 8: Add MySQL to PATH

1. Press Win + R, type:

   sysdm.cpl

2. Go to Advanced tab.
3. Click Environment Variables.
4. Select Path under System variables → click Edit.
5. Click New and add:

   C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 8.0\bin

6. Click OK → OK → OK.

Step 9: Verify Installation

1. Open Command Prompt.
2. Run:

   mysql -u root -p

3. Enter password.
4. Run:

   SELECT VERSION();