How to Connect to Mysql From the Command Line

To connect to MySQL from the command line, follow these steps:

1. Open your terminal or command prompt.
2. Type the following command:
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   mysql -u username -p


   Replace username with your MySQL username (e.g., root).

3. Press Enter, and you’ll be prompted for your password.
4. Enter your MySQL password and press Enter.
5. If the credentials are correct, you’ll be logged into the MySQL shell where you can execute SQL queries.