Different ways to import database using command line in MySQL ?

Below are the different ways to import database sql file using mysql command.


Import database using command line in MySQL : Method 1

Use the following command to import database using command line in MySQL :

C:\xampp-7\mysql\bin> mysql -u username -p password databaseName < location of the file where it is located.

** location of the file  can be C:\testfolder\test.sql .

** Remember to use < sign.

Import database using Mysql Console Screen: Method 2

Another way is :

first login to the mysql window screen and see the below screen.

mysql &gt; Use databasename;
mysql&gt; source C:\testfolder\test.sql(location of the file  you want to import);

As you press enter key, you will see processing like below. and it will import database successfully.

how to import database in xampp using cmd


Import database using Mysql Console in Ubuntu/Linux: 

Use the following way :

mysql> use databasename;
Database changed.
mysql> source /var/www/html/xyz.sql; //path to your database file
Query OK, 0 rows affected (0.00 sec)

Query OK, 0 rows affected (0.00 sec)

After successful completion use below command to see list of tables.

mysql> show tables;

Please let me know if you face any issues.


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