Installing PostgreSQL 13 on Windows 10

  1. Navigate to postgressql.org and select the “Download” option.

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  1. Select the download suitable for your operating system. In this example, Windows is selected.

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  1. Click on the link (“Download the installer”) and you will be directed to the downloads page.

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  1. Select the download link that fits your desired version and your system. In this case, the Windows x86-64, Version 13.3 is selected.

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  1. Select the directory where you would like PostgreSQL installed.

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  1. Make sure all boxes are selected, then select “next”.

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  1. Select your chosen data directory.

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  1. Proceed with your installation.

  2. Congratulations! PostgresSQL is now installed on your machine successfully.

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Installing Stack Builder

  1. Select PostgreSQL from the drop-down menu on the Stack Builder.

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  1. Under “Spatial Extensions”, install “PostGIS 3.0 Bundle for PostgreSQL 13 (64 bit) v3.0.3.

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  1. Select your chosen directory and proceed.

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  1. After an installation process, you should reach this window. Leave the checkbox unmarked and click “Next”.

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  1. Agree to the terms and services.

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  1. Make sure PostGIS is selected. Proceed.

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  1. Select your destination folder. Proceed.

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  1. Answer “Yes” to all pop-up questions.

  2. Congratulations! You’ve installed PostGIS and Stack Builder.


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Documented by: Byron Pritchett, Jr.
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