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How to Install MySQL on Windows

Step 1: Visit the Official MySQL Website by open your preferred web browser and navigate to the official MySQL website.
Now, click on first download button.

Step 2: Go to the Downloads Section On the MySQL homepage,
Click on ”No thanks, just start my download” to proceed MySQL downloading.

Step 3: After MySQL downloading MySQL.exe file, go to your Downloads folder, find the file, and double-click to run the installer.

Step 4: Choose Setup Type, The installer will instruct you to choose the setup type.
For most users, the “Developer Default” is suitable. Click “Next” to proceed.

Step 5: Check Requirements, You might be prompted to install necessary
MySQL software, typically Visual Code. The installer can auto-resolve some issues, but not in this case.

Step 6: MySQL Downloading, Now that you’re in the download section, click “Execute” to start downloading the components you selected.
Wait a few minutes until all items show tick marks, indicating completion, before moving forward.

Step 7: MySQL Installation, Now the downloaded components will be installed. Click “Execute” to start the installation process.
MySQL will be installed on your Windows system. Then click Next to proceed.

Step 8: Create MySQL Accounts and Create a password for the MySQL root user. Ensure it’s strong and memorable. Click “Next” to proceed.

Step 9: Connect To Server by Enter the root password, click Check. If it says “Connection succeed”,
you’ve successfully connected to the server.

Step 10: Once the installation is complete, click “Finish”.

Credit : https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/how-to-install-mysql-in-windows/

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