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# MariaDB Setup

> How to setup MariaDB on a Windows Server

## Step 1: Install MariaDB

Download the installer from the official [MariaDB website](https://mariadb.org/download/).

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/centrixnodes-mintlify-a7997d9e/HMypk6FIeo2dR4YT/images/windows/mariadb/sqlwindowslanding.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=HMypk6FIeo2dR4YT&q=85&s=4b4c5ca5e83c65f28c16814f1de8f430" alt="MariaDB Windows Installation Page" width="1920" height="1080" data-path="images/windows/mariadb/sqlwindowslanding.jpg" />

## Step 2: Configure MariaDB

1. Click the downloaded installation file and run it.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/centrixnodes-mintlify-a7997d9e/HMypk6FIeo2dR4YT/images/windows/mariadb/mysqlinstall.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=HMypk6FIeo2dR4YT&q=85&s=8053e32991bfc253400625a4cefb0836" alt="MariaDB Windows Installation File" width="1920" height="1080" data-path="images/windows/mariadb/mysqlinstall.jpg" />

2. Follow the installation prompts and select the appropriate options for your server.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/centrixnodes-mintlify-a7997d9e/HMypk6FIeo2dR4YT/images/windows/mariadb/step2.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=HMypk6FIeo2dR4YT&q=85&s=f0b8e33f44b31714c9539c12579d22e9" alt="MariaDB Windows Configuration" width="1919" height="1079" data-path="images/windows/mariadb/step2.jpg" />

3. During the configuration, you'll be prompted to set up a root user and password. Remember this information — you'll need it to access the database.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/centrixnodes-mintlify-a7997d9e/HMypk6FIeo2dR4YT/images/windows/mariadb/step3.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=HMypk6FIeo2dR4YT&q=85&s=d58958e0d0de45a6db257655f609c076" alt="MariaDB Windows Root User Setup" width="1919" height="1078" data-path="images/windows/mariadb/step3.jpg" />

4. After you're done with the configuration, click **Finish** to complete the installation.

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  **Congratulations!** You have successfully set up MariaDB on your Windows Server. You can now start using it to manage your databases.
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