To open MySQL in the Windows Command Prompt, follow these steps:

  • Open Command Prompt:
      1. Start by opening the Command Prompt as an Administrator.
  • Navigate to MySQL Directory:
    • Change the directory to where MySQL is installed.
    • Typically, this is:
      • cd "C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 8.0\bin" or
      • cd "C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 9.5\bin"
  • Connect to MySQL:
    • Use the following command to connect to MySQL: mysql -u root -p
    • Replace root with your MySQL username.
    • You will be prompted to enter your password.
  • Start Using MySQL:
    • Once logged in, you can start executing SQL commands.

For detailed guidance, refer to resources like the MySQL documentation or tutorials available online