How do i access mysql from mac terminal, using xampp?

Question

I am trying to access mysql from my mac\'s terminal.

I have tried just typing

mysql -u root -p

(and Enter, but that doe

Answer 1

I'm just a new xampp user. I am also trapped by this question. Yes, the right directory is

/Applications/XAMPP/xamppfiles/bin/(the newest xampp is uppercase)

but when you connect to db, you should type

./mysql -u root -p (if there's password),

not input

mysql -u root -p...   

directly, it wordked successfully on my macbook pro.

Answer 2

if the xampp is install in your mac book just go the file path of cd /Applications/XAMPP/bin/

./mysql -u root -p

than it will ask for password if set than type else enter

mysql is started now !!!!!!!!

Answer 3

sudo /Applications/XAMPP/xamppfiles/bin/mysql.server start

Answer 4

Nice feature on Mac is to open terminal and go to preferences. Hit profiles tab and create a new profile. under shell type the path to MySQL and enter in everything as you would when going the long way. Ex:

/Applications/XAMPP/xamppfiles/bin/mysql --user=root --password=

Just add your info on the path above. close the preference window and go to FILE and hit new window. Chose your profile. I named mine MySql. Thats it.

Answer 5

/Applications/xampp/xamppfiles/bin/mysql -u root -p

Worked like a charm!

Thanks to user: Wrikken!

Answer 6

I had to use open command for me to work.

e.x.

open /App/Applications/xampp/xamppfiles/bin/mysql