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macOS — Install MySQL Community Server

MySQL Community Server is the free, full-featured version of MySQL, perfect for learning and local development.

Step 1. Download and Install MySQL

  1. Go to 👉 https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/

  2. Under Select Operating System, choose macOS.

  3. Download the latest macOS DMG Archive (the default Intel or ARM version depending on your Mac).

    • 💡 If you’re on an Apple Silicon Mac (M1/M2/M3), choose the ARM64 DMG.

  4. Open the downloaded .dmg and follow the installer prompts.

    • Accept defaults unless you have a specific reason to change.
    • During installation, you'll be asked to set a root password — note it down safely.

  5. When installation finishes, you'll see a message about System Preferences → MySQL — you can manage the server from there (start/stop MySQL manually if needed).

Step 2. Verify Installation

Open Terminal and run:

mysql -u root -p

Enter your password when prompted. If you see a mysql> prompt — 🎉 you’re connected!

Step 3. Install MySQL Workbench

MySQL Workbench is a GUI tool to browse tables and run/administer SQL interactively. You can download it here: 👉 https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/workbench/