Start using MySQL
Install MySQL 8.4 on macOS
Install the MySQL 8.4 LTS server and client with Homebrew, then verify the version before creating any data.
8 minute lesson
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This course uses the versioned MySQL 8.4 LTS Homebrew formula:
brew install [email protected]
brew services start [email protected]The formula is keg-only. You can run its client with the full Homebrew path:
$(brew --prefix [email protected])/bin/mysql --versionThe output should start with mysql Ver 8.4. If you installed MySQL another way, use that installation’s service and client instructions.
Authentication defaults depend on the package and platform. A fresh Homebrew installation may allow a local administrative connection without a password until you run mysql_secure_installation. Do not assume another installation behaves the same way.
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