3. Getting Started

Once you've confirmed that your computer meets the system requirements, you're ready to install Beekeeper Studio. Follow these steps to get started:

Download the appropriate installer for your operating system from the Beekeeper Studio website from

here⁠

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I’m going to use the portable version of windows in this example:

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Run the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation process (if you are using the installer).

Once the installation is complete, launch Beekeeper Studio.

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When you first launch Beekeeper Studio, you'll be prompted to create a new connection to a database. Follow the prompts to enter the necessary information, such as the database type, host, port, username, and password (I will try to connect to the MySQL Server that I have in this example).

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After clicking on “Test” button and making sure the connection is good to go, we click on the “Save” button.

After you've created a connection, you can start exploring your database by selecting it from the left-hand panel.

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To start running queries, click on the "New Query" button at the top of the screen. This will open a new tab where you can enter your SQL code.

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When you're ready to run your query, click the "Run" button. The results will be displayed in the lower panel of the screen.

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These are the basic steps for getting started with Beekeeper Studio. From here, you can explore the various features and tools available in the software, such as the schema editor, table editor, and query history.

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