Mysql community server mac m1

If you purchased the new Apple’s MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13” or Mac mini, it comes with the latest macOS Big Sur. New macOS has no MySQL Community Server by default. You need to download and install it on your machine in order to use it as a part of the MAMP (macOS, Apache, MySQL, PHP) setup.

How to Download and Install the MySQL Community Server into your macOS Big Sur

In this blog, we will be covering where to get the MySQL Community Server and how to install it on your macOS Big Sur.

What is MySQL Community Server?

MySQL Community Server is a database server. It is a freely downloadable version of the world’s most popular open source database that is supported by an active community of open source developers and enthusiasts.

If you want to run a MySQL (database) server on your local machine or shared network, you can use this MySQL Community Server to store the data into a database.

How to Download the MySQL Community Server?

To download the MySQL Community Server, go to MySQL Community Downloads page and click Download button for macOS 10.15 (x86, 64bit), DMG Archive.

Mysql community server mac m1

This will download the MySQL Community Server version 8.0.23 (you should have a file mysql-8.0.23-macos10.15-x86_64.dmg file in your Download folder)

*as of the time when the blog is posted, the latest MySQL Community Server version is 8.0.23

How to install the MySQL Community Server?

Once the DMG file is downloaded, double click the DMG file.

Once double-clicked, the PKG file will be available and double click the PKG file.

Mysql community server mac m1

Once the PKG file is double-clicked, it will initiate the installation process and you should be seeing the installation wizard where you just need to follow the instruction.

Mysql community server mac m1
Mysql community server mac m1
Mysql community server mac m1

Once the installation is complete, it will ask if you want to trash the installer file, you can click Move to Trash as you will not be needing this file.

Mysql community server mac m1

Check If the MySQL Community Server is Installed

To verify the MySQL Community Server is installed, go to System Preferences and you should be seeing the MySQL icon in the bottom raw.

Mysql community server mac m1

Click the MySQL icon and make sure the version shows as well as it has green lights.

Mysql community server mac m1

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Is MySQL available for M1 Mac?

Yes (8.0 [homebrew]) Through homebrew, mysqld can be installed with native m1 support.

How do I run a MySQL community on Mac?

Open macOS system preferences and select the MySQL preference panel, and then execute Start MySQL Server. The Instances page includes an option to start or stop MySQL, and Initialize Database recreates the data/ directory.

How do I run MySQL on M1 Mac?

Download the package from http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/shell/..
Double-click the downloaded DMG to mount it. Finder opens..
Double-click the . pkg file shown in the Finder window..
Follow the steps in the installation wizard..
When the installer finishes, eject the DMG. (It can be deleted.).

Does MySQL server work on Mac?

MySQL for macOS is available in a number of different forms: Native Package Installer, which uses the native macOS installer (DMG) to walk you through the installation of MySQL.