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# MariaDB and HeidiSQL

Install MariaDB on Windows and connect to it with HeidiSQL.

This guide helps you install MariaDB on a Windows server and connect to it with HeidiSQL.

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### Download and install MariaDB

Go to the official website [mariadb.org/download](https://mariadb.org/download) and download the latest version of the software.
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### Download and install HeidiSQL

Go to the official website [heidisql.com/download.php](https://www.heidisql.com/download.php) and install HeidiSQL.
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### Connect to MariaDB with HeidiSQL

Start HeidiSQL and create a new session to begin the connection process.
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## Video guide

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