How Do I Stop MySQL in Windows?

Stopping MySQL in Windows is a straightforward process. You can achieve this using the MySQL Command Line Client or the Windows Services Manager.

Using the MySQL Command Line Client

1. Open the Command Prompt: Press the Windows key + R, type "cmd" in the Run dialog box, and press Enter.
2. Connect to MySQL: Type mysql -u root -p and press Enter (replace root with your MySQL username if different). You will be prompted for your password.
3. Stop MySQL: Type shutdown and press Enter.
4. Exit the MySQL Client: Type exit and press Enter.

Using the Windows Services Manager

1. Open the Services Manager: Press the Windows key + R, type services.msc in the Run dialog box, and press Enter.
2. Locate the MySQL service: Scroll down the list until you find the service named "MySQL" or similar (the name might vary depending on your MySQL installation).
3. Stop the service: Right-click the MySQL service and select "Stop".

Additional Tips

• Confirm the server has stopped: After using either method, you can verify that MySQL has stopped by attempting to reconnect to the server. If the connection fails, then the server has successfully stopped.
• Restarting the server: To restart the MySQL server, follow the same steps as above, but select "Restart" instead of "Stop" in the Services Manager, or use the restart command in the MySQL client.