PostgreSQL Installation 2026: Install PostgreSQL + pgAdmin 4 + CLI Setup

Welcome to Day 2 of our PostgreSQL series! In this tutorial, I'll walk you through the complete, step-by-step process of installing PostgreSQL on Windows in 2026. We'll cover everything from downloading the official installer to setting up pgAdmin 4 (GUI) and configuring your environment variables so you can easily use the psql command-line interface (CLI). Make sure to stick around for the crucial pre-installation checklist to avoid common errors! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🔗 Useful Playlists 📘 Next.js Full Stack Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwGdqUZWnOp0lwvSBaIzzgV9X0ZiZ-42O&si=aQ_TNBNNx5L7V_bn ⚛️ React.js Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwGdqUZWnOp1Rab71vx2zMF6qpwGDB2Z1&si=sDZRxsYNetYmojKd 💻 TypeScript Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwGdqUZWnOp0xfHQFmlL52b_6-QZ0mnk_&si=c4jfsd5ElDC1p0A5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 💸 Get All My YouTube Videos' Source Code for just ₹199! Grab Now - https://thapatechnical.shop/source-code 📺 Watch the complete Node.JS Playlist here :https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwGdqUZWnOp3KELplHtc-RnJ5xTUPqdgH&si=_ob8F88HYxCdspup 🔥 Access Source Code, PPT & Notes here for Free : https://www.thapatechnical.com/2024/11/introduction-to-nodejs.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🚀 Boost Your Skills with these Pre-Requisite Videos: 🔗 Best HTML Course - https://youtu.be/5ccq_nLHneE 🔗 Best CSS Course - https://youtu.be/MSICFljRcb4 🔗 JavaScript Basics Course Part 1 - https://youtu.be/13gLB6hDHR8 🔗 JavaScript Advanced Course Part 2 - https://youtu.be/YwsOCN8woA8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 💸 Build Your Own E-commerce Website for Free! - https://www.thapatechnical.com/2024/03/build-complete-ecommerce-website-using.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ✌️ Join Us! 🚀 Become a Member: Unlock perks, free source code, and more Join Now : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfaAHy4zQUb2APNOGXUCCA/join 📷 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thapatechnical 🗨️ Join Our Discord Server: Hang out with fellow programmers Discord Link: https://discord.gg/MdScmCsua6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⌛TIMELINE⏳ 0:00 PostgreSQL Installation Intro 0:20 How Installing PostgreSQL Feels 😄 1:04 Today's Agenda 1:30 Important Checklist Before Installation 2:35 Support the Channel ❤️ 3:00 Download PostgreSQL Correctly 6:35 Install PostgreSQL on Windows Step-by-Step 8:55 Configure Environment Variables for CLI 11:20 Test PostgreSQL Command Line Setup 14:10 Fix Common Installation Mistakes 16:10 Verify pgAdmin 4 Installation 18:14 Final Thoughts & What's Next