Grafana for Windows — MSI installer & guides
Download Grafana on Windows (x64 MSI), install as a Windows Service, collect logs with Promtail, configure firewall rules, and fix common issues — clear guides for sysadmins and DevOps.
What's covered on this site
Download MSI
Verify & download the official Grafana x64 MSI. Checksum tips and signature verification.
Install as Service
Run Grafana as a Windows Service with auto-start. Service account, PowerShell commands.
Upgrade & Rollback
Safe upgrade procedure, backup strategy, and rollback if something breaks.
Windows Firewall
Open port 3000, restrict by IP range, HTTPS rules. PowerShell and GUI methods.
Promtail on Windows
Collect Windows Event Logs and file logs, push to Loki, visualise in Grafana.
Common Errors
Service won't start, port conflicts, 502 behind proxy, login issues — all covered.
More guides
Quick start — Grafana on Windows
Download the MSI
Get the official Grafana x64 MSI from our download page or directly from grafana.com. Verify the digital signature before running.
Run the installer
Execute the MSI as Administrator. The installer creates the Grafana Windows Service automatically. Default install path: C:\Program Files\GrafanaLabs\grafana.
Configure the service
Open Services console, set startup type to Automatic and start the service. See the Install as Service guide for service account configuration.
Open Grafana UI
Navigate to http://localhost:3000 in your browser. Default credentials: admin / admin. Change the password immediately on first login.
Configure firewall & HTTPS
Add a Windows Firewall rule to allow inbound on port 3000 (or your chosen port). For production, set up HTTPS via a reverse proxy.
System requirements
Minimum
- Windows 10 / 11 or Windows Server 2016+ (x64)
- 1 CPU core, 1 GB RAM (small deployments)
- ~500 MB disk space for installation
- Port 3000 available (configurable)
- Administrator rights for installation
Recommended (production)
- Windows Server 2019 / 2022 (x64)
- 2+ CPU cores, 4+ GB RAM
- SSD storage for data directory
- Dedicated service account (least privilege)
- HTTPS via reverse proxy (Nginx or IIS)
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Grafana OSS is free and open source (AGPL v3). The MSI installer is provided by Grafana Labs at no cost.
Yes — the MSI creates and registers a Windows Service. You can manage it via the Services console or PowerShell. See the Install as Service guide.
Grafana listens on port 3000 by default. You can change it in grafana.ini — see the port change guide.
Use Promtail to scrape Windows Event Logs and forward them to Loki, then visualise in Grafana. See the Promtail guide.
Yes. See the Nginx reverse proxy guide and HTTPS setup guide.