Install Liquibase on Windows

Before you begin

Confirm that Java is installed. If you use the Liquibase Installer, Java is included automatically.

Automatic

1. Navigate to your preferred Liquibase installer:

   • For Liquibase Pro users, you have the option to use our new Pro-only installer. This version requires a paid Liquibase license key.

   • For Liquibase OSS users, or Pro users who are not ready to move to our Pro-only distribution, use our Liquibase OSS installer.

2. Select download.

   If the Liquibase Installer does not start automatically after downloading, locate the Installer file in your Downloads directory and run it.

If Windows security prevents the Liquibase Installer from running, click Run Anyway. Depending on your version of Windows, you might need to click More info first.

Manual

1. Navigate to your preferred Liquibase installer:

   • For Liquibase Pro users, you have the option to use our new Pro-only installer. This version requires a paid Liquibase license key.

   • For Liquibase OSS users, or Pro users who are not ready to move to our Pro-only distribution, use our Liquibase OSS installer.

2. Select download.

   If the Liquibase Installer does not start automatically after downloading, locate the Installer file in your Downloads directory and run it.

3. Extract the contents to a local directory.
4. (Optional) Add the Liquibase installation directory to your system PATH.
5. From a command line or terminal, type liquibase --version to verify that Liquibase has been installed successfully.

Need help? See Installation Troubleshooting.

Next steps

1. Introduction to Liquibase – Dive into Liquibase concepts
2. Get Started with Liquibase – Learn how to use Liquibase with an example database
3. Design Your Liquibase Project – Create a new Liquibase project folder and organize your changelogs
4. Liquibase Database Tutorials – Configure Liquibase to work with your own database
5. How to Apply Your Liquibase Pro License Key – If you use Liquibase Pro, activate your license