Installing PostgreSQL on Windows
A standalone installer is available for the PostgreSQL database. To download the installer for Windows visit http://www.postgresql.org/download/windows.
Download Installer
![Download Installer](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/560/598/original/F467AC36-75E0-4E6C-8501-CFF33C2F5495.png)
Follow the link for the One click installer.
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If you are asked whether you want to run or save the file click Run.
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The installer will begin downloading.
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If you clicked the Run button then confirm any dialogs that might pop up. If you saved the installer then locate the installer on your computer and launch it.
The Installer
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When the installer appears you can accept all of the default values by clicking the Next button. You will need to enter a password that you will need to access the PostgreSQL server later on. Make sure you remember the password you enter.
Run the Installer
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All Done
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After a successful installation you will be prompted to launch Stack Builder. You can uncheck this checkbox and click Finish.
Make Sure Port 5432 Is Not Blocked
![Make Sure Port 5432 Is Not Blocked](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/560/628/original/media_1282270884793.png)
PostgreSQL communicates over port 5432 by default. If you have a Firewall installed make sure you open this port. This screenshot shows an exception that was added to Windows Firewall.
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