How to Start the MySQL Server on Mac OS X

Starting MySQL 5.7.x Sever on macOS

The Tip Show How to Start the MySQL Database Server on macOS.

This Procedure is Valid for a Default Oracle MySQL Installation from Downloaded Packages.

Included Link to How to Automatically SetUp MySQL for Starting at Boot Time.

1. How to Automatically Start MySQL at Boot

   Install MySQL StartUp Items

   MySQL Setup

2. Open Terminal Window
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   

   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.

3. Starting MySQL Server:

   • If you have installed the Startup Item:

     sudo /Library/StartupItems/MySQLCOM/MySQLCOM start

     Enter Password if necessary.

   • If you don’t use the Startup Item:

     To Find the Target:

     ls /usr/local/ | grep mysql

     To Start MySQL Server:

     cd /usr/local/mysql[version]

     sudo ./bin/mysqld_safe

     Enter Password if necessary.

Installing Latest MySQL 5.7+ Server on macOS

MySQL 5.7.X Quick Start on macOS
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