> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mariadb.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/compiling-mariadb-from-source.md).

# Compiling MariaDB From Source

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[Compiling MariaDB From Source: The Master Guide](/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/compiling-mariadb-from-source/compiling-mariadb-from-source-the-master-guide.md)
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Complete step-by-step guide for compiling and building MariaDB from source on various flavors of Linux and on macOS.
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[Building MariaDB on Windows](/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/compiling-mariadb-from-source/building_mariadb_on_windows.md)
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Guide to building MariaDB on Windows using Visual Studio, CMake, and Git, including creating ZIP and MSI packages.
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[Cross-compiling MariaDB](/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/compiling-mariadb-from-source/cross-compiling-mariadb.md)
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Instructions for cross-compiling MariaDB for different architectures, including using Buildroot and CMake toolchain files.
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[Compiling MariaDB with Extra Modules/Options](/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/compiling-mariadb-from-source/compiling-mariadb-with-extra-modulesoptions.md)
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Compile MariaDB Server with extra modules and options. This section details how to customize your build from source, enabling specific features or optimizations for your deployment. width: default title: visible: true description: visible: true tableOfContents: visible: true outline: visible: true pagination: visible: false metadata: visible: true tags: visible: true
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[Legacy Guides](/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/compiling-mariadb-from-source/legacy-guides.md)
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This section holds building-MariaDB-from-source instructions for building old versions of MariaDB. Recent instructions are in the Compiling MariaDB From Source: The Master Guide page. width: default title: visible: true description: visible: true tableOfContents: visible: true outline: visible: true pagination: visible: false metadata: visible: true tags: visible: true
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