Gogs requires a database to work. This chapter describes how to set MySQL Community Server 5.5.53 up, so it would maintain Gogs.
1.1 Download MySQL
Download MySQL Community Server 5.5.53. Download executable file and launch, or if you have downloaded archived version, unpack it and then launch executable file.
1.2 Install MySQL
Run executable file and proceed installation until installation program will ask you to chose setup type:
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Make sure that the box “Launch the MySQL Instance Configuration Wizard” is checked and press “Finish”.
1.3 Configure MySQL
After pressing “Finish” button, Configuration Wizard will pop up. Press “Next” button:
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Uncheck “Modify Security Settings” box (Do not worry, custom password will be set later) and proceed in the Configuration Wizard until you hit “Finish” button.
1.4 Setup the database
Run command line (cmd) and enter the line: mysql -u root –password=root
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