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PostgreSQL for Windows — Download, Install, and Configure

Fast, safe, and up-to-date guide to set up PostgreSQL on Windows 10/11. Direct download, offline installer tips, ODBC drivers, service setup, and PATH fixes.

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Quick install steps (Windows 10/11)

  1. Run the installer and choose your data directory.
  2. Set a strong password for the postgres superuser.
  3. Keep the default port 5432 unless it’s used.
  4. Finish setup and open Command Prompt.
  5. Run psql --version. If not found, fix PATH issues.

Why this Windows guide?

Verified installer

Direct, trusted download for 64-bit Windows. No bundles.

Mobile-friendly

Clean layout that loads fast on GitHub Pages and phones.

AI-ready structure

Quick answers, HowTo steps, and FAQ for chat results.

Quick answers

Fastest way to install?

Use the 64-bit installer, set a password, finish the wizard, then verify with psql --version.

Offline installer available?

Yes — download the full .exe first, then run it with no internet. See the offline guide.

Need ODBC driver?

Match the driver to your app: x64 for 64-bit apps, x86 for 32-bit. Read the ODBC guide.

Run as Windows service?

Yes. The installer configures a service by default. Advanced options in the service guide.

Related guides

Download & Install

Step-by-step setup on Windows 10/11.

Offline Installer

Install PostgreSQL without internet access.

ODBC Drivers (x64/x86)

Choose the right psqlODBC and set up a DSN.

Configure Windows Service

Service account, startup type, and logs.

Fix PATH Issues

Resolve “psql is not recognized” fast.

Migrate from Older Versions

Backups, pg_upgrade, and post-checks.

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial resource. PostgreSQL is a registered trademark of the PostgreSQL Community Association of Canada. Links may include affiliate tracking.