How to Download, Install and Configure MySQL Workbench on Windows Step by Step

Written by Yogesh Kothiya

MySQL Workbench is a free(open-source) and integrated visual tool for database design i.e architects, development, and DB Administration (User administration, Server configuration, recovery(backup), and much more). It is available on all OS i.e Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.

To install MySQL on Windows, MySQL installer is the easiest way as it provides you with an easy-to-use wizard which comes components like MySQL Server, All Available Connectors, MySQL Workbench, MySQL Notifier, Tools for Excel and Microsoft Visual Studio, MySQL Sample Data Models, Databases, and Documentation.

Download MySQL

Step 1:

Directly download the latest Mysql installer from the download page.

• mysql-installer-web-community-<version>.exe — Download the online installation version if you are connecting to the internet while installing MySQL.
• mysql-installer-community-<version>.exe — Download this file if you want to install MySQL offline.

We will download the web community edition for this tutorial.