How do I import an SQL file using the command line in MySQL?

Question

I have a .sql file with an export from phpMyAdmin. I want to import it into a different server using the command line.

I have a Windows Ser

Answer 1

For exporting a database:

mysqldump -u username -p database_name > file.sql

For importing a database:

mysql -u username -p database_name < file.sql