mysql data directory location

Question

I installed mysql in Mac after downloding its dmg file version 64 bit. While trying to create a database it gave me error 1006 -- can\'t create database. After browsing a nu

Answer 1

If you are using Homebrew to install MySQL@5.7, the location is

/usr/local/Homebrew/var/mysql

I don't know if the location is the same for other versions.