How to Install PostgreSQL on Windows 11

Are you looking to install PostgreSQL on your Windows 11 machine but don't know where to start? In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process step-by-step.
First, we'll explain what PostgreSQL is and why it's a popular choice for relational database management. Then, we'll show you how to download the PostgreSQL installer for Windows 11 from the official website.
Once you've downloaded the installer, we'll walk you through the installation process, including selecting the installation directory, creating a data directory, choosing a port number, and setting up authentication.
We'll also show you how to create a PostgreSQL user account and how to start and manage PostgreSQL using the Windows Services panel or the command line.
By the end of this tutorial, you'll have PostgreSQL installed on your Windows 11 machine and be ready to start using it for your database needs.
So if you're ready to get started with PostgreSQL on Windows 11, watch this tutorial now!
The PostgreSQL installers created by EnterpriseDB are designed to make it quick and simple to install PostgreSQL on your computer. The installer provides:
 a distribution-independent PostgreSQL installation.
 the popular open-source PostgreSQL administration tool, pgAdmin.
 the StackBuilder package manager (used to download and install drivers, tools
and applications to complement your PostgreSQL installation).
The sections that follow provide information about using the PostgreSQL 9.6/ PostgreSQL 10 installer:
 How to satisfy hardware requirements and software prerequisites before installing
PostgreSQL.
 Step-by-step instructions explaining the installation options available with the
setup wizard.
 How to use Stack Builder to install modules that provide enhanced functionality
for PostgreSQL 9.6/ PostgreSQL 15.

[@alwinvj6487]

Thanks for the tutorial, was very helpful. Looking forward for more tutorials like this

[@stephenlemi8107]

your always the best please keep the good work may God bless you 🥰🥰🥰

[@brunoe6138]

Thank you soo much, this was soo detailed and very helpful

[@and_i_amshivasai6315]

Bro i removed the browse option on the dashboard can you help me to reset layout because that is also not working for me in this pgadmin 4

[@Gylinder]

Pgadmin 4 keeps loading forever when starting..pls provide solution (facing problem in windows 11)

[@hugoma2782]

Thanks. It was helpful

[@yashb.pandhare5772]

Please create a video about problems that we face during installation of postgresql, ComSpec error and, after installation we face problem about server, connection refused error

[@muhammetaydinn]

BRO YIY HAVE TO SAY that you downloaded before the pgadmin. I thought I installed with problem. So I reinstalled it without watch till end :D

[@yogeshvedwal8618]

thanks for this tutorial

[@shafiuddinhaider3207]

sorry but i must say that in ur video u said that the default column id has been created automatically (time 9:12 - 9:15) but actually its wrong nothing has been created automatically,
id serial PRIMARY KEY has been defined while creating the table , see time 7:57 - 8:36
please do not make us confuse

[@matmaan55]

Thanks helped me a lot.

[@alyaaahmed4462]

my pgadmin stuck at loading (it gives me a white sheet with a sentence of "Loading pgAdmin 4 v7.4..." at the top left corner .
any help ,plz

[@abulkalamazad6022]

Did you able to fix it, bro?

[@abulkalamazad6022]

Bro, downgrade pgAdmin4 to v7.3, it will resolve your issue

[@davidgyulinyan8515]

thanks bro, u helped me

[@aayushibansal5165]

It was very helpful

[@doubledutchclutch]

You're a lifesaver!

[@TbeingBiola]

I seem not to remember my password on SQL. Is there a way for me to reset it?

[@maithilyshri5679]

It shows download failed due to virus detected what should I do now

[@sajalsharma9118]

thank you so much

[@user-kr6vv2yl7g]

Keep get errors on installing PostgreSQL.......Tried some way to fix it but nothing changed or shows other errors.....

[@theresiarp7033]

Do you know why my pgadmin keep loading? I use pgadmin 4 v. 7.4 on windows 11

[@phumezabontswayo348]

I have the same problem

[@c0wza]

Same issue here in win 11. There is a registry fix but still same issue on win 11.

[@theresiarp7033]

@@c0wza Some tutorial said to go to registry editor and edit javascript, but I can't find it...

[@HimanshuSingh-xy8qs]

same problem

[@lunar1528]

Same problem

[@Itech6969]

I dont get any superuse password when installing, how can i fix that?

[@sectiongmit1630]

same. did you get a fix for that since i am facing the same poblem

[@Itech6969]

@@sectiongmit1630 no i did not :/ so I used docker instead

[@deepanshijauhari_]

sir my pgadmin is not asking for password .... please tell me what to do next ?

[@aftina_]

Me too, my pgadmin not asking for master password

[@EktaRawat-yk1bk]

Set master password is not coming what to do?

[@aravindakula6396]

Facing this error 🥲
Error running C:\windows\System32\icacls "C:\Users\arjun\AppData\Local Temp/postgresql_installer_cb7ec52f15" /T/Q/grant "arjun: (OI) (CI)F": C:\Users arjun\AppData\Local\Temp/postgresql_installer_cb7ec52f15)": Access is denied

[@wanammar1898]

I cannot access pgAdmin. why?

[@Pratikj457]

I also have same problem

[@chaitanyakumar5148]

Hey Bro, Please provide a solution. I have installed both but when I click on pgAdmin 4 it shows- Loading pgAdmin 4 v7.4... and nothing further

[@studiojutsu]

Solved by uninstalling pgAdmin v7.4 and installing v7.3 from the website

[@amittiwari693]

Issue resolved or not?

[@chaitanyakumar5148]

@@amittiwari693 Let me check and update you

[@chaitanyakumar5148]

still facing the same issue

[@christinamaryjolly3964]

I faced the same issue

[@itachilara7925]

30/10/2023 funciona full

[@abhishekkamble3975]

Thanks 🙏🙏

[@Andrewtate724]

Thanks

[@RahulMukherjee-ok8nd]

Thank-you

[@tilucks2324]

anyone please tell me whether this database we installed can support spatial data ?

[@isaacfritsch]

helped!

[@muhammadsyahidannuron]

tulong

[@Rionji01]

!

[@LEGEND-2016]

I apologize for what I will say, but this is not a 100 correct explanation, as you forgot to mention how to run the database shell!

[@hrmyozu3960]

exactly

[@anomynousxx]

Thanks for this🫡