MySQL tutorials

MySQL Tutorials for Beginners

Start here to learn MySQL: install it on Windows, create a database and tables, add users and query your data with joins.

MariaDB is a fork of MySQL and shares most of its SQL, so the MariaDB tutorials are useful here too.

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  • Oct 2026last updated

New to MySQL? Start here

Read these in order. Each one builds on the one before it.

  1. MySQL TutorialAn overview of MySQL, its storage engines and core SQL.
  2. How to Install MySQL on WindowsInstall MySQL Server and Workbench.
  3. How to create database using MySQLCreate your first database.
  4. How to Create Table in MySQLCreate tables with keys and constraints.
  5. MySQL JoinsCombine rows from related tables.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MySQL free?

MySQL Community Edition is free and open source under the GPL. Oracle also sells commercial editions with extra tools and support.

Which MySQL version should I install?

Pick an LTS (long-term support) release for stable, production systems, such as MySQL 8.4 LTS. Innovation releases add features faster but are only supported until the next Innovation release.

What’s the difference between MySQL and MariaDB?

MariaDB started as a fork of MySQL and keeps most of the same SQL and tools, but the two have drifted apart in features and versions. Read our MariaDB vs MySQL comparison for the details.